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HT53 MKJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,908 mi
Last recorded71,908 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 MKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 71,908 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 71,908 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,833 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,832 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 67,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 65,453 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside headlamp condensation image not affected

Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 61,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 61,322 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,806 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,119 miles

off side front bumper slightly insecure

Fail 30 Jan 2019 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

off side front bumper slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,373 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,291 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,464 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 44,530 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 41,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,590 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,848 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,082 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,150 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,304 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 MKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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