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CF04 HJJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,483 mi
Last recorded30,483 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 HJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 30,483 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated

headlamps lens deteriorated

n/s rear lamps lens cracked

oil misting

Fail 12 May 2026 30,472 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated

headlamps lens deteriorated

n/s rear lamps lens cracked

oil misting

Pass 6 Jun 2025 30,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp slightly damaged

Oil seepage

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 29,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

oil misting

Fail 10 Jun 2024 29,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

oil misting

Pass 7 Jul 2023 28,772 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,225 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Jul 2021 27,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 6 Jul 2020 27,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 27,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Jul 2018 26,499 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,193 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,739 miles

cover and shields fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,287 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 23 Jun 2014 24,570 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,760 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,476 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,319 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 14,506 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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CF04 HJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CF04 HJJ, 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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CF04 HJJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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