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DU04 HPA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

44,662 mi
Last recorded44,662 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 44,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 44,573 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 44,335 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,651 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 42,689 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 42,689 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,706 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 41,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 40,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 39,246 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 39,215 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 38,951 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 38,882 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system fouling found during lock to lock check (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 38,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint to rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

loud noise heard fron front suspension on full lock suggest further investigation

steering heavy

Pass 31 Dec 2014 35,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 33,208 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 30,575 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,998 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 26,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

coolant header tank cap missing and coolant excessively low

front discs slightly worn

slight play front steering arms

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,353 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 24,353 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant pressure cap missing

eml on

front discs worn

Fail 27 Jun 2009 22,033 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 22,033 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 19,345 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 14,785 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 HPA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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