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HT53 CVK

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,377 mi
Last recorded72,377 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 CVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,377 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lens cracked

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

bonnet stay missing

headlight lenses foggy

Fail 18 Feb 2019 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lens cracked

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

bonnet stay missing

headlight lenses foggy

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

centre brake light not working

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,302 miles

Exhaust system centre and rear rusty.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 67,302 miles

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

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

Exhaust system centre and rear rusty.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 59,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 59,586 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,251 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2015 47,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 34,055 miles

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

wipers juddering

Fail 21 Feb 2014 34,055 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

wipers juddering

Pass 12 Feb 2013 22,499 miles

Both rear tyre side walls have slight cracking.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 17,498 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,488 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,943 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,477 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 11,391 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 10,230 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 10,230 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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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HT53 CVK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HT53 CVK, 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 HT53 CVK registered?

HT53 CVK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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