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HG54 FYL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,263 mi
Last recorded64,263 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 64,263 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop is missing

Pass 29 Aug 2024 62,557 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2023 60,682 miles

slight brake judder from off side front

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2022 59,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 59,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 58,992 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 55,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,285 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2017 53,984 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 53,984 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 49,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 46,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,879 miles

Back section exhaust corroding.

Front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Aug 2014 43,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Back section exhaust corroding.

Front number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,376 miles

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

back box corroded

both side repeaters fading

Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

back box corroded

both side repeaters fading

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

all 4x tyres cracking

back box corroding

front number plate cracked

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2011 31,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s wiper slight tare

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,110 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 19,110 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 14,422 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 FYL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FYL, 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 FYL registered?

HG54 FYL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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