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HD04 HXL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,121 mi
Last recorded136,121 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 HXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 136,121 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 136,121 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 127,882 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 May 2018 118,152 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 118,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 110,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 102,078 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 27 May 2015 91,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust back box corroding

offside front tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 27 May 2015 91,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box corroding

offside front tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 16 May 2014 79,973 miles

exhaust back box corroding

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 15 May 2014 79,973 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroding

front brake discs wearing

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 16 May 2013 68,817 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 68,817 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 56,788 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 56,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 46,157 miles

front brake discs & pads wearing

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 20 May 2011 46,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs & pads wearing

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 May 2010 38,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 30,256 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 30,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 23,546 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 17,128 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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HD04 HXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 HD04 HXL, 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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HD04 HXL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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