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HD04 UPH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,829 mi
Last recorded123,829 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 UPH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 123,829 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops rubbers missing

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Drum brakes/near side binding slightly - recorded 29% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre poor

Fail 1 Jul 2017 123,829 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops rubbers missing

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Drum brakes/near side binding slightly - recorded 29% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre poor

Pass 28 Jun 2016 117,234 miles

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 28 Jun 2016 117,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 111,342 miles

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear suspension bump stops rubbers missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,342 miles

Drivers door check strap not functioning

Rear suspension bump stops rubbers missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 105,287 miles

Both rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Drivers door check strap not functioning.

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,287 miles

Both rear axle bump stop rubbers missing.

Drivers door check strap not functioning.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 95,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 95,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off side front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 87,286 miles

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 87,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Near side front door check strap insecure.

Off side front tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 78,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,505 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs excessively corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 68,838 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,838 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,937 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,524 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 50,250 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,982 miles

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

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

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 UPH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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