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HS53 LVP

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,381 mi
Last recorded95,381 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,381 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 87,754 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 87,754 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 80,829 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,068 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 68,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,431 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 58,177 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,383 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,383 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 42,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 42,393 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,389 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,757 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 LVP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

HS53 LVP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2004.

Is HS53 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 LVP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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