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HC04 GXB

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,998 mi
Last recorded182,998 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 GXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 182,998 miles

Bonnet release pull defective

Drivebelt worn

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both sides audible (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 182,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet release pull defective

Drivebelt worn

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Both sides audible (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 164,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 164,768 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 145,122 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2023 128,565 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber pad missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded. poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb excessively faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded. poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2022 108,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jul 2022 108,704 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 14 Aug 2021 88,333 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 88,332 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,551 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 52,061 miles

Advise slight travel on brake pedal

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,659 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,080 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 44,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,328 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 41,983 miles

Advise rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,161 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,982 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,830 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 16,606 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 GXB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GXB, 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 GXB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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