2004 Citroen C3 1.1L Petrol · HJ53 VRT
2004 Citroen C3 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 181,744 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ53 VRT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2025
- 181,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ53 VRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Citroen C3 (HJ53 VRT) between April 2024 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
HJ53 VRT Mileage History
- 03/04/2024160,143 mi
- 12/04/2024160,152 mi+9 mi
- 12/04/2024160,152 mi
- 31/03/2025181,743 mi+21,591 mi
- 31/03/2025181,744 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 21,798 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
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