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HS53 MDX

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,070 mi
Last recorded77,070 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 MDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 77,070 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s main runs to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust bracket front

exhaust slight blow rear

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2019 77,057 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s main runs to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust bracket front

exhaust slight blow rear

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,316 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,000 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 71,000 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on front inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 66,691 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on front inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,111 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 62,111 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,648 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust outer casings slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2013 52,938 miles

exhaust back box outer casing

Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box outer casing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,960 miles

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,950 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,633 miles

3rd stop light inoperative

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,918 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 38,918 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,548 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 37,548 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

high level stop lamp not working

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 26,603 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 26,603 miles

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

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

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 12 Feb 2007 24,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,720 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 MDX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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