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HG53 VUM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,048 mi
Last recorded107,048 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VUM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,048 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 103,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 Jan 2016 103,540 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough on lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,876 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2015 92,874 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,794 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch worn and slipping.

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 74,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Clutch worn and slipping.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 65,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,761 miles

front brake discs worn

off side rear tyre pressure low

Fail 15 Mar 2011 56,761 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

off side rear tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,206 miles

crack in n/s/r light lens

Pass 2 Jan 2009 41,265 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,117 miles

hand brake feels graunchy when applied

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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HG53 VUM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HG53 VUM, 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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HG53 VUM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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