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HG54 WSX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,125 mi
Last recorded116,125 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 WSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just make out beam image needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet release handle insecure

park brake has little reserve travel only just passed needs adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Nov 2021 116,122 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective only just make out beam image needs attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet release handle insecure

park brake has little reserve travel only just passed needs adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Dec 2020 111,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

offside rear wheel corroding

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,032 miles

Front flexi pipe starting to blow

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting weak. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 108,032 miles

Front flexi pipe starting to blow

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting weak. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,438 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting weak and corroding behind paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 103,080 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre sill weak and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill getting weak and corroding behind paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 98,033 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 98,033 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 93,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 22 May 2015 82,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust mounting broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,783 miles

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

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

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

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)

fuel injector leaking engine fumes into engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,789 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Condensation in offside headlamp but not affecting beam pattern at time of test

Nearside and offside rear bump stops missing

Rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 45,326 miles

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

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

Offside front suspension spring slightly mishaped

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,326 miles

Offside front suspension spring slightly mishaped

Pass 12 May 2010 37,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 29,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,558 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 18,558 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,873 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 WSX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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