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HJ54 RUA

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,864 mi
Last recorded170,864 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 RUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 170,864 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 170,853 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 159,067 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 159,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 151,168 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 151,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 136,209 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 136,209 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 105,915 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 85,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 66,742 miles

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

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 RUA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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