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NH53 HXJ

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,556 mi
Last recorded107,556 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,007 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,256 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 102,429 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 100,624 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 98,174 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,631 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 91,332 miles

off side front wheel clicking sound from hub

Fail 19 Nov 2010 91,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side front wheel clicking sound from hub

Pass 27 Oct 2009 80,047 miles

exhaust front sections poor condition

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise (just acceptable)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight play o/s/f outer c,v joint

Fail 31 Oct 2008 59,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 40,620 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 40,620 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HXJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HXJ, 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 HXJ registered?

NH53 HXJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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