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HG54 FYV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,204 mi
Last recorded58,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 58,204 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 49,761 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 49,751 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 48,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 48,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,661 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 45,661 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 42,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam pattern poor.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 42,651 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split and smearing view. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim beam pattern poor.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 42,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,220 miles

Central exhaust box rusty

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2019 41,220 miles

Central exhaust box rusty

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 May 2018 41,189 miles

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 May 2017 41,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 40,911 miles

Exhaust silencers rusty

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 40,911 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust silencers rusty

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,674 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise corrosion on exhaust

offside front inner wheel arch (plastic) slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jul 2014 39,360 miles

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

slight corrosion in exhaust system

Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 37,589 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,573 miles

Wiper blades split

Pass 13 Aug 2010 27,612 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,990 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 12,770 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 9,567 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 FYV 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 FYV, 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 FYV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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