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HV54 ZNM

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

74,052 mi
Last recorded74,052 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 ZNM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 74,052 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 71,883 miles

BONNET RELEASE CABLE DAMAGE BUT OPERATIONAL

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear ALL HEADREST MISSING

Rear SILENCER CASING DETERIOATED

Fail 23 Jun 2025 71,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BONNET RELEASE CABLE DAMAGE BUT OPERATIONAL

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear ALL HEADREST MISSING

Rear SILENCER CASING DETERIOATED

Pass 3 Jul 2024 68,739 miles

Rear ALL HEADREST MISSING REAR SEATS

Rear EXHAUST HAS CORRISION

Fail 3 Jul 2024 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear ALL HEADREST MISSING REAR SEATS

Rear EXHAUST HAS CORRISION

Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,101 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp condensated

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,623 miles

Nearside Front edges worn low

Offside Front edges worn low

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,072 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 56,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 52,519 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 46,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 46,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,435 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,123 miles

clutch worn

Fail 5 Oct 2017 37,123 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

clutch worn

Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,285 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,565 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,032 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,760 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,695 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 24,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,852 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 19,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 16,879 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 13,960 miles

wipers split on ends

Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,337 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 10,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZNM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

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

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