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MH54 HKC

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,938 mi
Last recorded73,938 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 HKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,938 miles

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

Front tcs indicates fault in system

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 63,014 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 63,003 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,011 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,726 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 58,723 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,065 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and bracket broken .

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside rear tyres sidewall cracking .

Pass 25 Nov 2013 54,517 miles

Coolant leak

backbox corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 47,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

radiator base corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2010 44,429 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

radiator base corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,939 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,933 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,933 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,023 miles

1.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †2.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †3.Brake & fuel pipes not checked above covers

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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MH54 HKC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MH54 HKC, 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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MH54 HKC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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