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HV54 ZPD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,410 mi
Last recorded70,410 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 70,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 66,036 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,817 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe munting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front suspension componants

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension componants

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,669 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,668 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Rear of disc breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,753 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,753 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,518 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 56,495 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,448 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,834 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 47,834 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 41,920 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,136 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 36,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 1 Nov 2011 32,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,824 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 28,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,915 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 25,913 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,042 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 18,737 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 18,737 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 ZPD 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 58.3%.

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 ZPD, 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 ZPD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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