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HG04 BJK

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,107 mi
Last recorded88,107 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 BJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 88,107 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 88,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 87,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 86,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2023 85,127 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 20 Mar 2023 85,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 45% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Mar 2022 82,554 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 82,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 77,776 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 71,299 miles

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

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,187 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,333 miles

bonnet pull adrift

tail pipe slighty corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,299 miles

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

tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2013 50,765 miles

bonnet pull lever insecure

bonnet stay securing clip broken

Fail 13 Jul 2013 50,765 miles

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

bonnet pull lever insecure

bonnet stay securing clip broken

Pass 13 Jul 2012 47,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 44,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,059 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,059 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,950 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,529 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,849 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 20,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,712 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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HG04 BJK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 HG04 BJK, 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 HG04 BJK registered?

HG04 BJK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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