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HJ54 LZH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 LZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,635 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 86,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,532 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,264 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,223 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured STRONG ADVISE (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 75,243 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 75,243 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,244 miles

Both front indicators discolouring

Front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

High level brake light not working

Offside wing repeater discolouring

Rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 65,682 miles

both front indicators discolouring

both front tyres very low on edges but raised tread

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

high level brake light not working

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear coil spring corroding

offside wing repeater discolouring

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,749 miles

both front indicators and offside wing repeater discolouring

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,777 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear exhaust box support strap corrode away

Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,777 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear exhaust box support strap corrode away

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,228 miles

back box heavilly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 12 Aug 2013 53,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box heavilly corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jul 2012 47,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,577 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2011 41,866 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to open n/s/r door from outside

Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wipers split

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,204 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,284 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 LZH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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