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HT53 PUO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

181,193 mi
Last recorded181,193 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 PUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 181,193 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s r tyre wearingonouter edge.

o/s outer sill tusty.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,

Fail 19 Nov 2019 181,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s r tyre wearingonouter edge.

o/s outer sill tusty.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge,

Pass 17 Dec 2018 170,829 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Fail 17 Dec 2018 170,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 160,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 160,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 151,244 miles

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

front.tyres.bald.on.inner.edge,.

Pass 21 Dec 2015 139,757 miles

n/s/r.tyre.low.on.outer.edge.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 139,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r.tyre.low.on.outer.edge.

Fail 7 Jan 2015 128,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,994 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 115,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 115,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 100,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 100,824 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,017 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 93,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,595 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 79,167 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 65,955 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 12 Jan 2009 65,955 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,733 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2008 53,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2007 40,217 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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HT53 PUO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 PUO, 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 PUO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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