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HT53 FPF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,963 mi
Last recorded124,963 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 FPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,963 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill sections damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 120,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 116,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 113,191 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2017 113,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,651 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,045 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,209 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre quite worn

rear silencer and mounting bracket corroded, bracket broken

Fail 7 Jan 2014 105,207 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)

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

bonnet stay missing

nearside door mirror damaged

offside rear tyre quite worn

rear silencer and mounting bracket corroded, bracket broken

tyre pressure check

Pass 7 Jan 2013 99,140 miles

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2013 99,138 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2012 91,920 miles

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

Rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2011 83,864 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 67,221 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 67,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 65,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,380 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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HT53 FPF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HT53 FPF, 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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HT53 FPF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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