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AK04 HJU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,631 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,648 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 66,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,365 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 57,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 49,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,071 miles

Both front disc badly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2010 42,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Both front disc badly worn

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,924 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2008 31,879 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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AK04 HJU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AK04 HJU, 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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AK04 HJU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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