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NH53 HWN

2004 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,988 mi
Last recorded100,988 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,988 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 100,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,964 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 89,303 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 86,102 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 86,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 82,917 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 77,613 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,613 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 70,328 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 70,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,439 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 63,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s front tyre side cut not exposing cords

Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,300 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,065 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,442 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2008 39,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 27,709 miles

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

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 HWN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel 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 NH53 HWN, 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 HWN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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