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SP54 HKZ

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,213 mi
Last recorded131,213 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 HKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 131,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse light not working

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 121,597 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 121,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 65,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,498 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 65,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 58,654 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 58,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,929 miles

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2013 52,928 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,614 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight score on windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2012 46,614 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight score on windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2011 40,162 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,315 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

o/s front tyre on legal limit edges. n/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,981 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,995 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 19,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,070 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 12,070 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside rear tyre punctured

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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SP54 HKZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP54 HKZ, 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 SP54 HKZ registered?

SP54 HKZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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