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NH53 HTY

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,167 mi
Last recorded109,167 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all underbody covered with underseal

Fail 8 Mar 2022 109,167 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all underbody covered with underseal

Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,765 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,318 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,329 miles

metal brake pipes have a grease coating unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,185 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,891 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,080 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,146 miles

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

boot lock intermitant

Fail 14 Sep 2011 28,144 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

boot lock intermitant

Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,627 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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NH53 HTY is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NH53 HTY, 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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What year was NH53 HTY registered?

NH53 HTY is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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