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HJ54 RUH

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,395 mi
Last recorded104,395 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 RUH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 104,395 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,616 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 98,616 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater incorrect colour N/S & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (8.2.2)

Front Tyres worn on inner edges

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 92,236 miles

Bonnet stay clip missing

Engine oil show 1/2 low on dash

Front anti roll bar body bushes slight wear

Front tow eye cover missing

Slight wear on inner steering rack joints

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,236 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Bonnet stay clip missing

Engine oil show 1/2 low on dash

Front anti roll bar body bushes slight wear

Front tow eye cover missing

Slight wear on inner steering rack joints

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,963 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm and damaged on outer sidewall(advise renewing asap-185/60/15)

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

repairs effected to rear exhaust

some whiteness of offside front side repeater,advise bulb renewal asap

Fail 26 Jul 2013 78,595 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Front brake pads getting low and discs worn

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side indiator repeaters starting to show white light

Sligght binding to o/s/r brake and o/s/f brake ((Reccommend brake inspection)

Temperary repair maade to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,595 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

Front brake pads getting low and discs worn

Side indiator repeaters starting to show white light

Sligght binding to o/s/r brake and o/s/f brake ((Reccommend brake inspection)

Temperary repair maade to rear exhaust bracket

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,016 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,706 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 57,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 57,259 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 54,169 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 54,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,159 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,335 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 RUH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 RUH, 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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What year was HJ54 RUH registered?

HJ54 RUH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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