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HC04 GXF

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,544 mi
Last recorded117,544 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 117,544 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2025 117,538 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeping under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 114,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 111,840 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 111,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 106,304 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 100,919 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 100,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,629 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 92,554 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 92,546 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 92,540 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,838 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 81,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,599 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 72,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres slightly perrished

rear exhaust outer case cover corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,626 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished

rear exhaust outer case cover corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,493 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished and cracking, recommend replace.

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 68,638 miles

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition replacment advised

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,052 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 65,052 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,173 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,173 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 56,076 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,693 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat. unable to fully inspect sear belt. has not been removed during test

front brake pads and discs worn very close to legal limit

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,899 miles

both front & rear wiper blades split at ends.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,387 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 GXF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GXF, 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 GXF registered?

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

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