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HS53 LVF

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,571 mi
Last recorded131,571 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 126,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 121,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 118,323 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 23 Jun 2014 109,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2014 109,573 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,106 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 92,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 92,168 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 80,864 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 80,861 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 71,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 71,847 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,593 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 59,745 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,289 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 53,282 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,177 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 LVF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 LVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HS53 LVF registered?

HS53 LVF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is HS53 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 LVF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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