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HV54 ZPW

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,046 mi
Last recorded103,046 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 ZPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2019 103,046 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front 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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear reg plate lamp covers missing

Pass 19 Jan 2018 93,637 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished and close to limit

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 12 Jan 2018 93,637 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished and close to limit

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2017 84,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low inside lens insecure (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2016 74,412 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front indicators showing slight white light

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front brake pads worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear indicator showing slight white light

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2016 74,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front indicators showing slight white light

child seat fitted to nearside rear

front brake pads worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear indicator showing slight white light

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

offside front tyre perishing on sidewalls

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 64,607 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 64,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perishing

oil filler cap missing

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 58,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

condensation in nearside front headlamp unit.

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 58,150 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

condensation in nearside front headlamp unit.

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2011 56,851 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 56,851 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,574 miles

air bag turned off

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Pass 4 Dec 2009 52,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

both front wipers split

Pass 12 Dec 2008 49,374 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,111 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 43,111 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 ZPW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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