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AO04 HRN

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,225 mi
Last recorded138,225 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 HRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2021 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inter pipe upto back box (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 132,601 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear box bracket/mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases inter pipe upto back box (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 126,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front n/s and o/s inner edges wearing thin

Fail 21 Mar 2018 118,696 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front n/s and o/s inner edges wearing thin

Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,873 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 91,186 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 5 Mar 2016 90,806 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit feathered inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 30 Mar 2015 77,233 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,803 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,396 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 53,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 48,746 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 47,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,215 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 29,391 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,187 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 24,184 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,758 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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AO04 HRN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AO04 HRN, 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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AO04 HRN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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