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HJ54 MDX

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,789 mi
Last recorded97,789 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 MDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,789 miles

Condensation in offside headlight

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,789 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Condensation in offside headlight

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,131 miles

nsr suspension damper slight fluid leak

nsr tyre perished to mot limits

osf tyre on 2mm tread

wipers deteriated

Fail 6 Jul 2017 89,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr suspension damper slight fluid leak

nsr tyre perished to mot limits

osf tyre on 2mm tread

wipers deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2016 79,693 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2016 79,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,324 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 73,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 71,116 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 71,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 63,990 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

rear number plate light dim

Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,365 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 56,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 54,828 miles

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres and worn close to limit

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,775 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,659 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,600 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,830 miles

borderline wear to both front tyres noted

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 MDX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ54 MDX, 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 MDX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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