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NH53 HUK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,569 mi
Last recorded101,569 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 101,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge word (5.2.3 (e))

advise both outer sills at rear wearing thin due too corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2019 92,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge word (5.2.3 (e))

advise both outer sills at rear wearing thin due too corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 86,101 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,571 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 74,197 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 74,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,695 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both nearside / offside anti roll bar link arms ball joint rubber covers deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2014 65,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 63,365 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 60,745 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 60,717 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 57,801 miles

Front both front discs corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 57,801 miles

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

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

Front both front discs corroding

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,331 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 56,329 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,968 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,879 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 HUK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NH53 HUK, 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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NH53 HUK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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