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HG04 GYT

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,053 mi
Last recorded83,053 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 GYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,053 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,766 miles

Front headlights lens starting to fading both sides

Fail 18 Nov 2024 78,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front headlights lens starting to fading both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,240 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 75,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 75,667 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

unusual engine noise

Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,413 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 73,655 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 71,648 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,307 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,341 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,721 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 42,708 miles

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

exhaust rear box outer casing rusting through

off side front tyre inner edge bald

off side rear tyre wearing low in places

Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,371 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,371 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,341 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,938 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 36,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,745 miles

rear box rusty

Fail 27 Sep 2010 26,745 miles

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

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

rear box rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,498 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 22,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,219 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 18,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,202 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 14,202 miles

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

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

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

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 GYT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GYT, 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 GYT registered?

HG04 GYT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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