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HG54 FYJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,360 mi
Last recorded66,360 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 FYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 66,360 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 66,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 64,866 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 62,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 59,719 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,761 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 54,550 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 49,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 43,736 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,377 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 42,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,864 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 39,864 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,036 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,614 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 29,458 miles

both rear tyres cracking

o/s wiper slightly worn

some test items hidden by covers

Fail 3 Aug 2011 29,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres cracking

o/s wiper slightly worn

some test items hidden by covers

Fail 29 Jul 2010 25,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,977 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,615 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 21,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,414 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 16,414 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,360 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 FYJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ registered?

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

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