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HT53 SVL

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,299 mi
Last recorded119,299 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 SVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,849 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 107,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,194 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 91,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges on legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on edges on legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,112 miles

E M Warning light on

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

front tyres woorn on the outer edges

Fail 14 Oct 2013 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

E M Warning light on

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

front tyres woorn on the outer edges

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,100 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,206 miles

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

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

both sides front pads worn

Fail 10 Nov 2011 58,206 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sides front pads worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 55,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 52,077 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 48,850 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 44,256 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 44,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades splitting at edges

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,088 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 38,088 miles

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

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

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

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 SVL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

HT53 SVL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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