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HC04 BLX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,612 mi
Last recorded104,612 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 BLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,612 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 104,612 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 98,624 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 98,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,577 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 92,577 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 82,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air box insecure

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Fail 17 Dec 2012 73,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air box insecure

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,236 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 71,236 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 65,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly worn.rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,134 miles

brake disc slightly worn.rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 15 Jul 2010 58,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 58,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,687 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 27,668 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,668 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

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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HC04 BLX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HC04 BLX, 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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HC04 BLX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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