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HT53 MGU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,916 mi
Last recorded83,916 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 MGU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 83,916 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 77,493 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 77,491 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 71,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,900 miles

n/s wiper starting to split

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s number plate light dim

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,040 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 52,503 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 46,398 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 46,398 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,913 miles

all tyre sidewalls perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,193 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 37,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,943 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,943 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 29,123 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 29,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 22,883 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 17,750 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 17,750 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)

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 MGU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 MGU, 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 MGU registered?

HT53 MGU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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