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HT53 UGL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,543 mi
Last recorded82,543 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2022 82,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust box deteriorating

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,779 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,164 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 19 Jun 2020 79,164 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre exhaust box deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 75,147 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 71,145 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 16 Jan 2018 71,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

condensation in offside headlamp

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,754 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing out on edges,passes due to raised tread pattern

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 58,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 52,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 52,705 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 47,511 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 42,038 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2013 42,038 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,367 miles

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

slight water marks on rear number plate

Fail 6 Jan 2012 37,367 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin

slight water marks on rear number plate

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,152 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,211 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 20,652 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads approx 70% worn

slight play in off side steering rack rod

Pass 12 Jan 2007 16,630 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 UGL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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