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MD53 HZH

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

92,780 mi
Last recorded92,780 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 HZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear exhaust bracket broke

sump pan corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 85,693 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,194 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 78,644 miles

N/S steering rack has slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 78,644 miles

N/S steering rack has slight play

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,313 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,313 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,447 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fr number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,447 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

fr number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,233 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 43,132 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,132 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 35,504 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all four tyre treads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,504 miles

advise all four tyre treads getting low

Fail 8 Feb 2007 26,978 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,978 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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MD53 HZH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MD53 HZH, 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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MD53 HZH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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