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HY54 OBG

2004 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,904 mi
Last recorded111,904 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 111,904 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 111,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,527 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,515 miles

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 10,388 miles

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

rear exhaust and rusted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 10,388 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust and rusted

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,670 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2015 98,669 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,857 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 88,857 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 91,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres close to limit on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2013 81,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres close to limit on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,532 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Plastic wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2012 69,532 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Plastic wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,906 miles

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

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

brake pads not seen to check

Fail 29 Jul 2011 57,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

brake pads not seen to check

Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,414 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,414 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 39,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,454 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 31,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,702 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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HY54 OBG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HY54 OBG, 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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HY54 OBG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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