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NH53 HXE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,505 mi
Last recorded100,505 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 100,505 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,135 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,024 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

all road wheels have trim covers

exhaust system slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2015 75,024 miles

under trays fitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

all road wheels have trim covers

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,382 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 65,939 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2011 61,304 miles

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 51,073 miles

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jan 2010 51,073 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

o/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2009 39,836 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 39,836 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,477 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,271 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 19,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 HXE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NH53 HXE, 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 HXE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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