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HK54 FDV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

102,568 mi
Last recorded102,568 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 FDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 102,568 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the edges

Fail 19 Oct 2022 99,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the edges

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 2 Nov 2021 98,010 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 98,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,083 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet release handle is damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2019 94,226 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 94,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 89,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 84,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded/rear clamp broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Sep 2017 84,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded/rear clamp broken

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 79,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release broken

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust back box outer skin loose

Fail 25 Aug 2016 79,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release broken

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust back box outer skin loose

Pass 2 Sep 2015 77,347 miles

rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken

Fail 2 Sep 2015 77,347 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken

Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,933 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,933 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,539 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 63,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 57,850 miles

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

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,125 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,125 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 41,561 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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HK54 FDV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HK54 FDV, 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 HK54 FDV registered?

HK54 FDV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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