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HG04 BHU

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,902 mi
Last recorded103,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,902 miles

Nearside headlight aim just passed

Fail 17 Jun 2019 103,902 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside headlight aim just passed

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,401 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 102,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 100,067 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 100,067 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 94,587 miles

outer skin corroding on rear silencer

Pass 22 May 2015 89,408 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 89,408 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,964 miles

dampness o/s headlight

Pass 11 Jun 2013 75,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear cilencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 75,482 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear cilencer outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,483 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 58,886 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 58,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,213 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,930 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 41,930 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s + o/s wiper slight tare

Pass 30 May 2008 32,444 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 24,129 miles

n/s wiper rubber nicked on blade

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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HG04 BHU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HG04 BHU, 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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HG04 BHU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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