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HC04 FCE

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,484 mi
Last recorded95,484 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 FCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,484 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 95,483 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 89,526 miles

front brake pads not visible

Fail 21 May 2019 89,525 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads not visible

Pass 10 May 2018 83,194 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 10 May 2018 83,192 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 12 May 2017 78,508 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 12 May 2017 78,508 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 66,271 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 59,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 53,234 miles

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

REAR SILENCER HEAVILT CORRODED AND OUTER SKIN FALLING OFF , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 May 2013 12,329 miles

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

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

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

REAR SILENCER HEAVILT CORRODED AND OUTER SKIN FALLING OFF , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 May 2012 48,228 miles

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND COMING AWAY FROM SILENCER

Fail 10 May 2012 48,228 miles

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND COMING AWAY FROM SILENCER

Pass 25 May 2011 42,862 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED , NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 May 2010 36,531 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 36,531 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 30,041 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 30,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 24,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,415 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 FCE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

HC04 FCE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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