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GY04 HUZ

2004 Citroen C3

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,787 mi
Last recorded56,787 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 56,787 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 56,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 50,373 miles

Both rear light lens defective not affecting the light output

Excessive surface corrosion to rear axle.

Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 41,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

excessive surface corrosion to rear axle.

Fail 28 Jul 2023 40,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (185/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

excessive surface corrosion to rear axle and surrounding suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2022 40,693 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 40,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked on side wall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,317 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,075 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 37,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 37,008 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake insecure BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

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

Offside Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2018 36,889 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BATTERY PLASTIC COVER INSECURE.

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

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

Offside Front Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 35,579 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 34,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi hose in front of axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi hose in front of rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre just starting to perish.185/65r1588t

bonnet stay clip broken

Fail 19 May 2016 34,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi hose in front of axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wiperblade starting to split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flexi hose in front of rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre just starting to perish.185/65r1588t

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,355 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center and rear exhaust box are very rusty and strap is brokenwill need replacing soon.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 32,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre badly deteriorated

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,035 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 28,045 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 Jul 2009 23,599 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,168 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,902 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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GY04 HUZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GY04 HUZ, 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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GY04 HUZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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