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GR04 HFM

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

54,674 mi
Last recorded54,674 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 HFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Fail 2 Nov 2017 54,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,645 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,736 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 45,736 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,091 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,269 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

offside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear light lens missing

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 25,204 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front tyres perishing

offside rear brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,307 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 21,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 21,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 21,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,360 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Rear discs slightly scored

Pass 14 Jul 2009 18,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,827 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 15,827 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 13,579 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper blades starting to split

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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GR04 HFM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 GR04 HFM, 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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GR04 HFM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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