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CW04 HJU

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,523 mi
Last recorded135,523 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 HJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2020 135,523 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 125,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 117,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking but does not show cords

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking but does not show cords

Fail 11 May 2018 117,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking but does not show cords

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking but does not show cords

Pass 12 May 2017 60,574 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 60,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,240 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,166 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,428 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 41,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 38,018 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,018 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,890 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,839 miles

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

traction control light comes on and stays on until driven

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,103 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 28,103 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2008 24,860 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 24,860 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 22,960 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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CW04 HJU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CW04 HJU, 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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CW04 HJU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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