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HD53 VFO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,602 mi
Last recorded106,602 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 VFO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 106,602 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 106,602 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management light on.

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,163 miles

Knock from steering rack, no play present at time of test

Fail 31 Oct 2016 97,163 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Knock from steering rack, no play present at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2015 88,267 miles

centre exhaust pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2015 88,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre exhaust pipe corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,470 miles

centre & rear silencers corroded

n/s centre sill damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

steering rack clonking & showing signs of wear

Fail 18 Jun 2014 82,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre & rear silencers corroded

n/s centre sill damaged

nail in n/s/r tyre

steering rack clonking & showing signs of wear

Pass 31 May 2013 75,515 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,831 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,831 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 55,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2011 55,948 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2010 47,339 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,947 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,482 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VFO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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