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HJ54 MEV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,299 mi
Last recorded135,299 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 MEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 135,299 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 132,294 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 126,843 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 126,843 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,036 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 118,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,241 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 110,241 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 94,855 miles

both exhaust boxes outer cover corroded

o/s rear tyre has slight tread distorsion

Pass 4 Dec 2014 85,883 miles

exhaust centre and rear poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2014 85,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,674 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,003 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,376 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,398 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,074 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,306 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 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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