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HJ54 UFW

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,440 mi
Last recorded117,440 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 117,440 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Dec 2020 109,212 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not correctly located on strut

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake hoses starting to crack/perish

hi level brake light inoperative

Fail 16 Dec 2020 109,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring not correctly located on strut

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake hoses starting to crack/perish

hi level brake light inoperative

Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,266 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded corrosion at bottom of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic wheel trims fitted to all road wheels, obscuring view.

Fail 5 Oct 2018 92,331 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded corrosion at bottom of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic wheel trims fitted to all road wheels, obscuring view.

Pass 16 Sep 2017 90,047 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,441 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,169 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,431 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,322 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 46,322 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 38,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,261 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 19,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UFW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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