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HJ54 UGU

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,435 mi
Last recorded163,435 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 UGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 163,435 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 163,428 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,700 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 159,700 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 156,350 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 156,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 150,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 150,989 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 147,344 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,082 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 136,755 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,796 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,978 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 95,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,982 miles

Slight play in the nearside front antiroll bar link arm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 68,489 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 54,116 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 54,107 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 40,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 40,664 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 UGU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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