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HS53 LVC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,601 mi
Last recorded114,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 114,601 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 114,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2016 107,014 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2015 103,571 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2015 103,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 99,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,758 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,635 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,743 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,519 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 69,519 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,050 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 56,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 32,177 miles

wiper blades poor condition...

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 LVC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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