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HN54 EKA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,815 mi
Last recorded112,815 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 EKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 112,815 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,549 miles

Rear silencer delaminating

Fail 20 Jul 2018 104,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine air leak....loud hissing

Rear silencer delaminating

Pass 17 Jul 2017 96,628 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction (6.1.D.1a)

Intake manifold area - Air leak

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer box skin peeling away and support strap/band rusted away..

Fail 14 Jul 2017 96,610 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' SatNav Holder (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Water ingress (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Water ingress (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Torque reaction (6.1.D.1a)

Intake manifold area - Air leak

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer box skin peeling away and support strap/band rusted away..

Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,830 miles

Centre hi-line stop lamp N/W?

Rear exhaust strap corroded and supporting exhaust. Rear box delaminating.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 88,830 miles

Centre hi-line stop lamp N/W?

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Fitted 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust strap corroded and supporting exhaust. Rear box delaminating.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 81,631 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge // rear silencer delaminating and slight exhaust blow

Fail 23 Jun 2015 81,631 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge // rear silencer delaminating and slight exhaust blow

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,081 miles

rear silencer delaminated // hi line stop light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,523 miles

REAR SILENCER DELAMINATING

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,979 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 63,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 May 2011 55,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 55,001 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 45,825 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 45,825 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,686 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,844 miles

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

coolant expansion tank cap missing

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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HN54 EKA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN54 EKA, 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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HN54 EKA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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