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AF04 HHD

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,922 mi
Last recorded122,922 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 HHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2020 122,922 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively plus o/s/f wiper arm spring missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator starts flashing when brake peddle is applied (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 122,918 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension,steering,brake components corroded

high level brake light not working

suspension bushes worn

Fail 6 Sep 2019 120,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror repaired with tape

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all suspension,steering,brake components corroded

high level brake light not working

suspension bushes worn

Pass 7 Sep 2018 114,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 102,419 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,072 miles

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 30 Oct 2015 77,619 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both on front wings fadeing. (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

slight corrosion to front discs.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,430 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill. (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both at rear. (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both on front wings fadeing. (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

slight corrosion to front discs.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,925 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,474 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 37,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,434 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 32,039 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,811 miles

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

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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AF04 HHD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF04 HHD, 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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AF04 HHD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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