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HN54 LXF

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,658 mi
Last recorded111,658 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 LXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2023 111,658 miles

Central Front Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from silencer & outer skin insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 105,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from silencer & outer skin insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stone in bottom of cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Brake pedal soft in operation, creeping under load but not to floor

Fail 13 Jul 2021 99,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Stone in bottom of cut. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Brake pedal soft in operation, creeping under load but not to floor

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,369 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,848 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 81,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,971 miles

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on the inside shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 58,911 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,330 miles

center stop light not working

nearside headlamp condensated

nearside outersill damaged

offside front wing damaged

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Oct 2015 51,330 miles

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

center stop light not working

nearside headlamp condensated

nearside outersill damaged

offside front wing damaged

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,869 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,937 miles

All Tyres Starting To Perish

Offside Rear Suspension Spring Has Slight Corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2013 34,937 miles

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

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

All Tyres Starting To Perish

Offside Rear Suspension Spring Has Slight Corrosion

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,763 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 24,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 22,288 miles

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

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,288 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,554 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 17,329 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 17,329 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 13,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 13,753 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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HN54 LXF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 LXF, 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 LXF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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