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HY54 OPT

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,801 mi
Last recorded93,801 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OPT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 93,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 89,032 miles

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Slight play is front anti roll bar drop links

Fail 14 Dec 2020 89,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp does not move up and down when switch operated (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Slight play is front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 3 Dec 2019 84,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,651 miles

All tyres are wearing low

Os rear coil spring is slightly corroded

Os rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Rear no plate is in poor condition

Small oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,764 miles

Os rear coil spring is corroded at base

Rear exhaust casing is corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 62,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,376 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,914 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 48,756 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 43,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Dec 2011 43,555 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,613 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 23,885 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 OPT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPT, 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 OPT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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