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HD53 EEB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,601 mi
Last recorded108,601 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 108,601 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,523 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 107,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 107,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 106,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 106,628 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,631 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 105,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 104,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Inside of headlamp condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 102,156 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp.Beam image not effected. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 99,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear silencer deteriorated and corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 95,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear silencer deteriorated and corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,987 miles

Nearside headlight has condensation in it

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,766 miles

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,674 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,543 miles

Drivers side rear number plate light bulb dull.

Front wiper blades in poor condition and noisy.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 71,543 miles

Drivers side rear number plate light bulb dull.

Front wiper blades in poor condition and noisy.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 62,854 miles

Nearside front wiper blade split

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,986 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,703 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 27,052 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 19,822 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,822 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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HD53 EEB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 58,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD53 EEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HD53 EEB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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