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HG04 XNV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,468 mi
Last recorded105,468 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,468 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 105,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,657 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 77,859 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside frontr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2013 77,859 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside frontr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,733 miles

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

Oil leak

both front anti-roll-bar-links have slight play in ball joints

exhaust centre pipe and back box slightly corroded

near side front tyre worn on inside edge no canvas visable + nail in centre of tread

Fail 19 Jul 2012 67,733 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front anti-roll-bar-links have slight play in ball joints

exhaust centre pipe and back box slightly corroded

near side front tyre worn on inside edge no canvas visable + nail in centre of tread

Fail 13 Jul 2011 55,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,247 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,823 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 42,823 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 36,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,603 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 28,981 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 28,981 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,797 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 XNV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XNV, 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 XNV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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