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RY54 HMK

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,655 mi
Last recorded97,655 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 HMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,845 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 85,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 81,577 miles

Both rear and o/s front wheel spacers not fitted evenly

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear and o/s front wheel spacers not fitted evenly

Offside Rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,689 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

Fail 5 Apr 2016 75,689 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front headlight has water ingress

Pass 5 Feb 2015 69,758 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 69,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs very corroded and worn

front indicators and side repeater lights dis coloured

rear exhaust strap rotted through but silencer still supported

slight play in offside steering rack arm

small cuts in offside rear tyre inner sidewall, nail in tread and inner out of shape

strong advise: offside front tyre right on legal limit

wheel spacers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2013 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs very corroded and worn

front indicators and side repeater lights dis coloured

rear exhaust strap rotted through but silencer still supported

slight play in offside steering rack arm

small cuts in offside rear tyre inner sidewall, nail in tread and inner out of shape

strong advise: offside front tyre right on legal limit

wheel spacers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,364 miles

Offside front tyre wearing thin

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,515 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,293 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,808 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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RY54 HMK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RY54 HMK, 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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RY54 HMK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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