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HS53 EWK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,002 mi
Last recorded132,002 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 EWK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 132,002 miles

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

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

both h/lamps could do with a polish

Pass 13 Apr 2018 122,703 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 122,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,777 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 111,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,746 miles

Fuel tank level low

Nearside Rear tyre crazing on outside of sidewall

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 103,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil level low

Fuel tank level low

Nearside Rear tyre crazing on outside of sidewall

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

Radiator level low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,882 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 95,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,684 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,589 miles

Exhaust back box rusty but not yet blowing.

Near side rear light lens damaged.

Rear wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,856 miles

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Rear exhaust box rusty but not yet blowing.

Slight damage to near side rear light lens.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust back box rusty but not yet blowing.

Off side front wiper blade split on end.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 31,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 22,276 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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HS53 EWK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 HS53 EWK, 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 HS53 EWK registered?

HS53 EWK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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