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HJ54 UEZ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,597 mi
Last recorded95,597 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 95,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,851 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 92,851 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepping inside edge / has a nail in it

Offside Front (drivers) check strap broken.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

has slight play in brake pedal

Fail 27 Feb 2017 88,658 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

has slight play in brake pedal

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly stepping inside edge / has a nail in it

Offside Front (drivers) check strap broken.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 86,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 4 Mar 2016 85,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,095 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 83,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine oil on minimum

nearside front tyre outer edge bald

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rear silencer heavily corrodded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box deteriorated

slight play in offside front inner rackend

Fail 9 Jan 2014 80,365 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

back box deteriorated

slight play in offside front inner rackend

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,409 miles

Slight fluctuation on both front brake readings.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 75,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight fluctuation on both front brake readings.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,433 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,684 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 68,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 29 Jan 2010 65,257 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,454 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 19,500 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 59,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has 2mm tread left.

Pass 3 Nov 2007 59,296 miles

o/s/f tyre has 2mm tread left.

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 UEZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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