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HV53 FTE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,381 mi
Last recorded65,381 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 FTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,381 miles

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

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

nearside headlight slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,493 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,321 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2014 31,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,436 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 27,589 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,589 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,850 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,402 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Mar 2010 16,957 miles

centre stop disconnected

Fail 6 Mar 2010 16,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop disconnected

Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,073 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,665 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 10,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 7,289 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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HV53 FTE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HV53 FTE, 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 HV53 FTE registered?

HV53 FTE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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