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HC04 FBU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,373 mi
Last recorded45,373 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 45,373 miles

Central Stop lamp is not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rubber bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rubber bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 45,373 miles

Central Stop lamp is not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rubber bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rubber bush is slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

hi level brake light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2021 44,936 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 44,921 miles

Nearside All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side repeater (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 41,994 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,093 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Delamination In Glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 31,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated (7.1.2)

both head lamp beam image poor

Fail 2 Mar 2018 31,023 miles

Nearside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +deteriorated (7.1.2)

both head lamp beam image poor

Pass 24 Mar 2017 25,609 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 20,896 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 20,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 17,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2014 11,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Feb 2013 8,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,313 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 7,632 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 7,632 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 6,220 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 6,220 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,411 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 3,183 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 FBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

HC04 FBU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is HC04 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HC04 FBU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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