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HV54 SYU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,236 mi
Last recorded60,236 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 SYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 60,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting detached

engine noise suspect water pump

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,443 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 57,443 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,493 miles

both exhaust silencers outer skins deteriorating

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,755 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust silencers corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,076 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 49,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 46,145 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,089 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,162 miles

Driver's door check strap is faulty.

Front brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,857 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 36,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 28,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 23,538 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,538 miles

n/s front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,590 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 SYU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige 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 HV54 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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