MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear seat belt buckle hard to engage but does function as intended
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Tyre bold inner edge
Rear tyres cracking
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres wearing low--osf tyre bald on inside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear tyres wearing low--osf tyre bald on inside edge
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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HV54 XWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XWJ, 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 XWJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 November 2004.
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