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HG04 PFX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

110,583 mi
Last recorded110,583 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 110,583 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 19 Jun 2026 110,583 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

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 24 Jun 2025 104,157 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 104,157 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective two (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 97,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 97,423 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 92,436 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 91,419 miles

Nearside Rear tyre ccracks

Fail 30 Jul 2022 91,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre ccracks

Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,529 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 85,529 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 85,526 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,756 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective two (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front side wall cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 79,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,916 miles

both front headlamps misty

o/s/r brake slight binding

rear subframe corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2018 73,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamps misty

o/s/r brake slight binding

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,375 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,219 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 48,219 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 43,779 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,779 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,741 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 34,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 26,983 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 26,983 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,634 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,762 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 PFX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 PFX, 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 PFX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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