MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened top mount no longer holding spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
no reverse lights
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
corrosion on offside outer sill
low tread on edges of the nearside front tyre
welded repairs to outer sills
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Unable to fully visually inspect front brake pads
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Light lens cracked
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Hinges worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Unable to fully visually inspect front brake pads
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Light lens cracked
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
osf tyre worn on edges
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and in poor condition (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and in poor condition (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both exhaust boxes outer cover corroded
o/s rear tyre has slight tread distorsion
exhaust centre and rear poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre and rear poor condition
wipers smearing screen
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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HJ54 MEV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2004.
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