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HG54 AVD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,548 mi
Last recorded106,548 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 AVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 106,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 99,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 94,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,913 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wiper starting to smear screen

Pass 8 Oct 2018 81,162 miles

Accident damage to n/s/r of vehicle.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 81,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Accident damage to n/s/r of vehicle.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Tail silencer heat shield corroded & insecure.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,705 miles

Accident damage to n/s/r of vehicle.

Both front tyres worn low on inner & outer edges.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Tail silencer heavily corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 75,705 miles

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

Accident damage to n/s/r of vehicle.

Both front tyres worn low on inner & outer edges.

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tail silencer heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 71,641 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 64,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,409 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 52,642 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,057 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,155 miles

both front brake discs rusty on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,568 miles

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

front brake discs slighty rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,680 miles

ns wiper slight split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 20,359 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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HG54 AVD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG54 AVD, 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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HG54 AVD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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