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HV54 RYP

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,441 mi
Last recorded84,441 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 RYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,441 miles

Front bumper damaged and loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front top mount noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2018 84,441 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak No 1 injector chuffing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe to silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front bumper damaged and loose

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front top mount noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

squeel comming from n/s head light

Pass 23 Sep 2017 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring has heavy surface corrosion

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly damaged

Offside headlamp deteriorated

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

centre brake light inoperative

injector 1 chuffing

Fail 23 Sep 2017 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring has heavy surface corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside headlamp deteriorated

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

centre brake light inoperative

injector 1 chuffing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,182 miles

High Level Brake Light Not Illuminating

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil Level On Minimum

Fail 19 Oct 2015 64,182 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High Level Brake Light Not Illuminating

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil Level On Minimum

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking around tread paterns and sidewalls

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,852 miles

o/s headlamp cracked on side

o/s/f door check strap faulty

Fail 2 Oct 2013 38,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s headlamp cracked on side

o/s/f door check strap faulty

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,689 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 30,683 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,020 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,018 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 26,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,936 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,215 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 15,628 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 RYP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV54 RYP, 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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HV54 RYP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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