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HJ53 VSN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,030 mi
Last recorded53,030 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VSN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 53,030 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 51,295 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 49,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,247 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 45,381 miles

Reversing Lamp/s Not Working, Advise Repair

Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,492 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 42,827 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 41,064 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 41,064 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,495 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 38,591 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 37,546 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 37,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 36,589 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,441 miles

OSF and both rear tyres perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,100 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,164 miles

Auto lights switch poor operation

Freeplay o/s/f hub area or inner steering rack

Front brake pads worn close to limits

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Small chips on windscreen

Knock and freeplay in steering

Fail 6 Jan 2011 29,164 miles

Auto lights switch poor operation

Freeplay o/s/f hub area or inner steering rack

Front brake pads worn close to limits

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Small chips on windscreen

Knock and freeplay in steering

Pass 8 Jan 2010 24,963 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Some wear to front brake discs

arking brake operation notchy

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,926 miles

front discs slighty rigged on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2008 14,596 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,490 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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HJ53 VSN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 HJ53 VSN, 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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HJ53 VSN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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