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HG04 XGL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,186 mi
Last recorded92,186 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 XGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 92,186 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 92,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 88,371 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 88,371 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 87,158 miles

bonnet pull handle damaged

bonnet stay insecure

Fail 23 May 2017 87,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

bonnet pull handle damaged

bonnet stay insecure

Pass 17 May 2016 85,896 miles

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

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

bonnet pull handle insecure

Pass 20 May 2015 84,502 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer box band badly corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 84,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer box band badly corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 82,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 82,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 79,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 21 May 2012 65,784 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 65,784 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 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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 57,270 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 57,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 47,963 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 47,963 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009 36,544 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 36,544 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 24,586 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 16,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 16,306 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 XGL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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