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HV54 XEO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

47,325 mi
Last recorded47,325 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 XEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 47,325 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 47,269 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 43,116 miles

Central Rear exhaust rusted

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 38,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 38,367 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 31,879 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,378 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 25,378 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 20,795 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Has a nail as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 18,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear hole in lamp

Pass 12 Sep 2018 16,838 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 16,838 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2017 13,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,431 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

handbrake cable action dry

o/s front door check strap broken

Pass 10 Sep 2015 10,899 miles

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,226 miles

front exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2014 9,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,470 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 8,044 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 7,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 6,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 5,978 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 5,166 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 4,350 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 XEO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 XEO, 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 XEO registered?

HV54 XEO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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