MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,543 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Exhaust system deteriorating
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (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
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
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))
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))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
condensation in offside headlamp
engine management lamp illuminated
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
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
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside rear tyre cracking
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
rear exhaust box corroded outer skin
slight water marks on rear number plate
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
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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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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