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HG04 UTP

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,777 mi
Last recorded80,777 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 UTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 80,244 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 80,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2022 79,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,875 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,410 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 76,256 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 75,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,254 miles

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2016 74,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,958 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 72,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,845 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Sep 2014 66,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 46,877 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 46,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,070 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 40,070 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,267 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,765 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 26,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,386 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 UTP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG04 UTP registered?

HG04 UTP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 April 2004.

Is HG04 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG04 UTP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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