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HC04 BYT

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,607 mi
Last recorded37,607 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,607 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 37,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 35,537 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

all 4 tyres perished + cracking in treads

offside front drop link slightly bent

Pass 28 Apr 2021 34,358 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,660 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,393 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,347 miles

Rear box corroded

windscreen de-laminating

Pass 7 Jul 2015 29,205 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 29,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,988 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,968 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,384 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,132 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,366 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 15,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,347 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BYT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HC04 BYT, 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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What year was HC04 BYT registered?

HC04 BYT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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