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HJ54 UFL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,752 mi
Last recorded153,752 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 153,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under rear suspension components, frame, springs, exhaust box and area heavily corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2022 150,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under rear suspension components, frame, springs, exhaust box and area heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,911 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine mount worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 145,911 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear engine mount worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 141,987 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing lower

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 141,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing lower

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,352 miles

exhaust back box corroded bracket corroded off system supported

slight bind o/s/f brake

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Fail 4 Oct 2019 136,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust back box corroded bracket corroded off system supported

slight bind o/s/f brake

surface corrosion around underbody areas

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs

Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,326 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both frt shocker top mounts worn

gearbox mount worn

play in both steering arms

poor image o/s headlight

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 114,269 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 108,223 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 103,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 97,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 97,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 91,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 80,373 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,510 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 75,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 64,604 miles

Front wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,604 miles

Front wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,262 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,688 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 UFL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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