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HG54 WRW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

146,043 mi
Last recorded146,043 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 WRW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 146,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 141,556 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 141,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 137,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 137,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 134,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - both sides - D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively - both sides - worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - both sides - no distinct beam image for aim test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Main Beam indistinct (could be displaced bulb)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp - both sides - affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured - both sides - very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 134,812 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested no clear beam image to assess (4.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - both sides - D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively - both sides - worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - both sides - no distinct beam image for aim test (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Main Beam indistinct (could be displaced bulb)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp - both sides - affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured - both sides - very pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 131,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside main beam slightly dimer that offside

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both head light lens deteriorated

general under body corrosion

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Apr 2021 131,016 miles

general under body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside main beam slightly dimer that offside

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both head light lens deteriorated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Apr 2020 129,779 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

head lights deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2019 126,709 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger seat ()

Rear rear boot dampers dont hold boot up

Fail 8 May 2019 126,690 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gasses (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger seat ()

Rear rear boot dampers dont hold boot up

Pass 18 May 2018 123,125 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn.

Fail 15 May 2018 123,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 115,966 miles

near side front tyre worn low on tread

off side rear tyre worn low on tread

Fail 14 Jun 2017 115,966 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front tyre worn low on tread

off side rear tyre worn low on tread

Pass 16 Jun 2016 106,581 miles

centre stop light not working

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2016 106,578 miles

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

centre stop light not working

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,932 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 90,932 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,858 miles

Exhaust tail box corroded but not blowing.

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 79,858 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust tail box corroded but not blowing.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 48,595 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

crack in o/s/r light lens

Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,903 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,689 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 WRW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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