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HG04 FLC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 FLC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,648 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 97,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,567 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 91,566 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 89,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 87,414 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2023 87,414 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,507 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 79,506 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 75,124 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 75,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 70 14 T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,208 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front water ingress headlamp

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 72,208 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front water ingress headlamp

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 66,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 70 14 81T (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,773 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

please check timing belt replacement interval/service history

Fail 23 Feb 2018 60,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

please check timing belt replacement interval/service history

Pass 15 Feb 2017 56,846 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 56,846 miles

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust middle section outer skin peeling off

rear section of exhaust outer skin peeling off

Fail 24 Feb 2016 47,722 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust middle section outer skin peeling off

rear section of exhaust outer skin peeling off

Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,698 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet stay clip broken

centre and rear silencers outer skins corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2015 37,698 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet catch sticking but still can be closed

bonnet stay clip broken

centre and rear silencers outer skins corroded

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Feb 2014 29,678 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 20,787 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 14,172 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight noise from nearside rear bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 12,826 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 11,875 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,508 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,227 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 FLC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FLC, 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 FLC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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