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AV04 HMC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,556 mi
Last recorded98,556 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 HMC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 98,556 miles

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

Front grill broken and only secured on one side with 1 fixing.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both brackets broken or missing (6.1.2 (a))

Suspect rear heat shield missing but cannot prove it originally had one fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2019 98,550 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing rubber missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam no bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front grill broken and only secured on one side with 1 fixing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both brackets broken or missing (6.1.2 (a))

Suspect rear heat shield missing but cannot prove it originally had one fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,632 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

some soft spots on outer sills may go through with heavier tool ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

some surface corrosion various parts of underbody

Pass 9 Mar 2017 92,572 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,463 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not tested, isofix base fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 89,461 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned Main beam (1.1.A.3a)

Backbox outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seatbelt not tested, isofix base fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 86,875 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 86,875 miles

Backbox outer skin corroded

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 82,753 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

backbox outer skin coming away

high level inop

rear tyres perished and getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,848 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 72,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,837 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,144 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 50,868 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 44,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,295 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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AV04 HMC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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