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HT53 MGY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,683 mi
Last recorded89,683 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,018 miles

exhaust rear box in very poor condition support band broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 14 Aug 2015 86,018 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box in very poor condition support band broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box deteriorated and blowing slightly

rear exhaust box support strap broken but system still adequately supported

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Oct 2014 79,494 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated and blowing slightly

rear exhaust box support strap broken but system still adequately supported

wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,750 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 60,214 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 60,214 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 53,823 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 45,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Dec 2008 37,515 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 30,209 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 MGY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MGY, 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 MGY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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