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HD53 EEJ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,734 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 97,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,927 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 90,909 miles

Offside seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 84,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 84,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 76,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 76,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 60,916 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 55,515 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 55,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 45,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EEJ, 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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What year was HD53 EEJ registered?

HD53 EEJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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