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HG54 FYF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,940 mi
Last recorded144,940 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 144,940 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 144,940 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 135,253 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 135,253 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 121,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,478 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,462 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 84,461 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,493 miles

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 12 Apr 2012 79,493 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,370 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 51,473 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 51,473 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,014 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,014 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,326 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 FYF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FYF, 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 HG54 FYF registered?

HG54 FYF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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