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HW53 HKL

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 HKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 111,474 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tail light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tail light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal biting point high

exterior bonnet release handle broken- difficult to open

Fail 11 Feb 2020 111,472 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 led not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tail light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light tail light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal biting point high

exterior bonnet release handle broken- difficult to open

Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,752 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front driving light not working (unplugged)

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both outer sills starting to corrode

boot floor area checked through rear seats

Fail 25 Jan 2019 105,751 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure and rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front driving light not working (unplugged)

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both outer sills starting to corrode

boot floor area checked through rear seats

Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear exhaust box casing rusty

Fail 5 Feb 2018 101,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear exhaust box casing rusty

Pass 11 Feb 2017 95,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,497 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 89,497 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 79,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 70,011 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 70,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 59,948 miles

Rear exhuast is deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 49,707 miles

Clicking noise inside steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 21 Dec 2011 49,707 miles

Clicking noise inside steering rack

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 24 Dec 2010 39,100 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,736 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,934 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 26,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,498 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 19,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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HW53 HKL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange 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 HW53 HKL, 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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HW53 HKL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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