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AV04 HJG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,891 mi
Last recorded83,891 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 HJG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 83,891 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four front indicators slightly white.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

one segment of 3rd brake light n/w.

slight play inner rack joints.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 69,636 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken

Front indicators faded

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Offside front tyre perished within the tread area

Rear number plate degrading

Rear seats down, rear seat belts not tested

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken

Front indicators faded

Front metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

High level stop lamp not working correctly

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on the tread shoulders

Offside front tyre perished within the tread area

Rear number plate degrading

Rear seats down, rear seat belts not tested

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,916 miles

front exhaust bracket corroding

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Fail 19 Sep 2013 61,916 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brakediscs have surface corrosion due to standing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust bracket corroding

nsr sus bumpstop missing

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,243 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 60,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,893 miles

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

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)

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

o/s door handle in need of attention

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,318 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,386 miles

front wiper blades borderline pass

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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AV04 HJG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV04 HJG, 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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AV04 HJG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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