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HJ54 UFV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,224 mi
Last recorded102,224 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall scuffed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall scuffed

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,666 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 97,666 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,008 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,574 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,132 miles

baffles loose in front silencer

Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

baffles loose in front silencer

Fail 14 Oct 2014 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,515 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 70,335 miles

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

both wiper blades slightly split

rear exhaust backbox deteriorating

Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,590 miles

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

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

exhaust center pipe and box and tailpipe and box corroding,not blowing at present.

offside rear road spring broken off,but secure at present,recommend renewal asap.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,964 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 46,949 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 46,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorating,recommend replacement.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref uneven front tyre wear.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 39,156 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating,recommend replacement.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,156 miles

rear number plate delaminating,recommend replacement.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,854 miles

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

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

engine managment lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,441 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 UFV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

HJ54 UFV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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