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CV04 HFJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,853 mi
Last recorded53,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 53,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 51,721 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured side wings both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 49,635 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 49,635 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 43,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 43,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 35,335 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,995 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,606 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2017 34,076 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,959 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,240 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2014 32,044 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 32,044 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)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,811 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,679 miles

rear silencer has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 27,905 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2010 25,610 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 24,410 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,023 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 15,730 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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CV04 HFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CV04 HFJ, 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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CV04 HFJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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