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HC04 BYU

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,463 mi
Last recorded50,463 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 BYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 50,463 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear silencer rusty and in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,333 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 45,333 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,663 miles

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

both front discs getting rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2011 40,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

both front discs getting rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,397 miles

front tyres parished

front wiper blades split

Fail 20 Jul 2007 20,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,869 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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HC04 BYU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

HC04 BYU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2004.

Is HC04 BYU safe to buy?

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