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HG54 LYF

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,842 mi
Last recorded86,842 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 LYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear light lens broken not showing white light

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

exhaust rear box hanger broken but system supported ok

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,431 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 81,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD STARTING TO WEAR ON THE INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 11 Aug 2015 74,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD STARTING TO WEAR ON THE INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST TAILBOX CORRODED

Fail 14 Aug 2014 68,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST TAILBOX CORRODED

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,154 miles

Offside Front 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 5 Aug 2013 63,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 2 Aug 2012 54,850 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 54,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 46,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,846 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre very perished and cracked, replacement advised.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 39,845 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre very perished and cracked, replacement advised.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,144 miles

Both front brake discs scored

Fail 12 Aug 2009 31,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs scored

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,514 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 20,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,446 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 LYF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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