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HG54 FDA

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,980 mi
Last recorded93,980 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FDA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,980 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 93,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,028 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,231 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 89,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,419 miles

nearside front tyre as slight damage to side wall

Fail 22 Jun 2015 84,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre as slight damage to side wall

Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,907 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 75,443 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 75,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,859 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear number plate lamp cover missing.

Fail 17 Dec 2012 70,859 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

offside rear number plate lamp cover missing.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,362 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear number plate lamp cover missing.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 67,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear number plate lamp cover missing.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,570 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,033 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 44,275 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,916 miles

front brakes only just within tolerance for unbalance 20% may need adjustment or repair

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 FDA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FDA, 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 FDA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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