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DU04 HLC

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,029 mi
Last recorded62,029 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 HLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 62,029 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer slight bubbles of corrosion on the outersill

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r outer sill has bubbles of corrosen

Pass 15 Jan 2024 53,410 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r, o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

wheel caps fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 45,771 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 37,885 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,194 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage and perished and split 1856015

Offside Front drivers door strap worn

Fail 7 Jan 2021 37,194 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All coil springs corroded

Front brake pads worn thin

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage and perished and split 1856015

Offside Front drivers door strap worn

Pass 18 Jan 2020 35,868 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 32,670 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 29,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BADLY CORRODED (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 27,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 24,903 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,826 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 20,826 miles

Nearside Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 17,132 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 13,224 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 13,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,928 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 10,401 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 9,587 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 6,560 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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DU04 HLC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU04 HLC, 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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DU04 HLC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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