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HW54 FTY

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,586 mi
Last recorded127,586 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW54 FTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,586 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 123,889 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 116,183 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 116,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to record true emission`s result`s (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 106,031 miles

front exhaust blowing slightly

rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust blowing slightly

rear bump stops missing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,722 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,984 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,959 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 48,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,728 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 16,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,423 miles

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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HW54 FTY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HW54 FTY, 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 HW54 FTY registered?

HW54 FTY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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