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HS53 EWN

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,228 mi
Last recorded109,228 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,228 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 109,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,673 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 100,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 94,253 miles

front head light cloudy

play on both anti row bar bushes

slight play on both inner track arms

Fail 25 Nov 2013 84,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in windscreen outside swept area

condensation present in both headlights

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

wipers deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,902 miles

chip in windscreen outside swept area

condensation present in both headlights

rear bump stops missing

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

wipers deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2013 81,489 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2013 81,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 68,879 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 57,356 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 44,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2009 32,024 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 32,018 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 21,992 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 19,819 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,793 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 18,793 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 EWN 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 63.2%.

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

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