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HV54 PJO

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 PJO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 105,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 97,907 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rubber disconnected

Pass 23 Sep 2023 94,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight play n/s inner track rod arm

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,843 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 90,843 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 87,246 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Sep 2020 82,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong ? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rough noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,029 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 76,029 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,024 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 71,024 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 677,485 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,460 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 64,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired fouling body work (2.4.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 60,236 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,961 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 50,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 45,765 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 40,614 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,109 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,171 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,378 miles

front disc's and pads starting to wear low

front disc's slightly rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,074 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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HV54 PJO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HV54 PJO, 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 HV54 PJO registered?

HV54 PJO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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