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AK04 HKJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,005 mi
Last recorded171,005 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 HKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 171,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner track arm has slight play.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 171,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner track arm has slight play.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 163,937 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 163,935 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 158,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 147,322 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 127,646 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 109,515 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,331 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 59,305 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 HKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK04 HKJ, 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 HKJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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