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SC53 HYN

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,255 mi
Last recorded59,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 HYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,255 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,198 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 57,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,576 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 53,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,251 miles

All direction indicator bulb colours are fading.

Offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,823 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded.(Exhaust still fully supported).

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,781 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 47,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front and the rear wiper-blade are split but still clearing screen.

Offside rear tyre tread is worn low.Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracking.

Rear exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still secure.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,210 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,268 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 44,268 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 24,496 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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SC53 HYN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SC53 HYN, 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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SC53 HYN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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