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HT53 UGD

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

220,981 mi
Last recorded220,981 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 UGD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 220,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 17 Feb 2024 211,653 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 203,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Offside outer front (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 196,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Feb 2021 188,845 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (d))

service brake efficiency only just emt.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment t or repair.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 179,686 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 23 Feb 2019 167,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 23 Feb 2019 167,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 162,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

service brake efficiency only just met it. would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 155,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn outer (2.5.C.1b)

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

parking brake:parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 148,263 miles

nearside front cv gaiter damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2015 133,483 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 123,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 113,489 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2012 96,623 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 53,345 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,850 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 33,850 miles

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

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

slight increase/ decrease rear brakes

Pass 5 Jan 2007 22,230 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 UGD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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