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MD53 HZU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,282 mi
Last recorded71,282 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 HZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,282 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 69,948 miles

Central Rear stop light not working replace asap

Nearside Front wiper split on end of blade replace asap

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose held up with wire attention required asap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 69,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear stop light not working replace asap

Nearside Front wiper split on end of blade replace asap

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose held up with wire attention required asap (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 67,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil looking low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

screenwash pressure weak or low fluid

service warning light on

slight uneven wear on offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,839 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre and rear corroded and deteriorated

exhaust centre and rear have slight leaks/blowing

service warning light on

uneven wear on inner tread of front tyre(s

Fail 25 Oct 2017 64,839 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust centre and rear corroded and deteriorated

exhaust centre and rear have slight leaks/blowing

service warning light on

uneven wear on inner tread of front tyre(s

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

service warning light on

uneven wear on front tyre tread(s

Fail 24 Oct 2016 62,229 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

service warning light on

uneven wear on front tyre tread(s

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,840 miles

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

headlight adjuster moved

item removed from drivers view of the road

oil leak

service warning light on

Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,840 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

headlight adjuster moved

item removed from drivers view of the road

oil leak

service warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 50,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

offside front tyre worn and perished

Fail 26 Oct 2013 50,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

offside front tyre worn and perished

Pass 3 Nov 2012 46,130 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer box heavily corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2012 46,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust rear silencer box heavily corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,049 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 41,049 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 35,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 30,684 miles

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

airbag warning light on

service warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2008 25,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

high level stop light inop

Pass 3 Nov 2007 20,613 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2007 20,613 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,446 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 HZU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MD53 HZU, 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 HZU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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