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HT53 MHY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing inner sidewall, slight deformation and smooth inner shoulder RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 88,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perishing inner sidewall, slight deformation and smooth inner shoulder RECOMMEND REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, more wear outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 78,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, more wear outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,057 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 59,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes /handbrake noisy

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,350 miles

rear brakes /handbrake noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2012 49,296 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 49,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine coolant low

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,431 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 33,937 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 33,937 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,265 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 26,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,533 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 22,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,577 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,018 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 19,018 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 MHY 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 57.9%.

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 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 MHY, 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 MHY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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