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HT53 UGV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,704 mi
Last recorded67,704 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 67,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front front brake discs worn

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak ()

underside rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2015 63,315 miles

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)

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

damage to front tyre outer walls

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

perish cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 51,426 miles

E.M.Light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,036 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 47,034 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,961 miles

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

poor repair swept area

Fail 19 Jan 2012 40,956 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

poor repair swept area

Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,058 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2010 29,304 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,673 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,761 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,530 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UGV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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