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HG54 PVE

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,145 mi
Last recorded31,145 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 PVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 31,145 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 31,145 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 29,445 miles

general exhaust corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2024 29,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear shock casings corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general exhaust corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2023 28,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 5 Oct 2022 28,088 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to exhaust system and rear silencer

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 27,526 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust general corrosion, back box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,000 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 26,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 26,335 miles

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

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))

general exhaust corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 24,725 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 22,744 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,342 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 18,094 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 17,085 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall marked

rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,441 miles

brake fluid low in resevoir

rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 30 Sep 2010 14,229 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,229 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 12,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,240 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,186 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 PVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PVE, 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 PVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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