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HJ54 LYH

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,208 mi
Last recorded161,208 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 LYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 161,208 miles

Front Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 155,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress in headlamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear door, heavy corrosion to lower panel

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 155,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress in headlamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear door, heavy corrosion to lower panel

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 148,462 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 148,274 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 148,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

moisture in both headlights

Pass 1 Jul 2013 136,822 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 121,766 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 103,310 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 84,697 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 84,697 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,111 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,145 miles

front brake pads worn low

play in nearside front link arm

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,080 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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HJ54 LYH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HJ54 LYH, 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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HJ54 LYH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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