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HV53 HNO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,288 mi
Last recorded93,288 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 HNO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,699 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,482 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 84,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

body damage repair rear of vehichle

Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Nov 2013 67,403 miles

Nearside front top suspension mount slightly rough in operation

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 67,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front top suspension mount slightly rough in operation

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Nov 2012 57,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Nov 2011 48,533 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 48,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 40,642 miles

front tyre treads are wearing on the edges

the front brake discs are corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 18,977 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 16,932 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 16,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 12,998 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 HNO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HNO, 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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HV53 HNO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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