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HJ04 UDP

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,304 mi
Last recorded130,304 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 UDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 130,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,175 miles

condnsation in nearside headlamp

corrosion in outer sills

play in steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2015 109,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet stay clip twisted?{loose}

condnsation in nearside headlamp

corrosion in outer sills

handbrake graunchy

play in steering rack

Fail 25 Mar 2014 102,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

corrosion in exhaust

weep from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 25 Mar 2014 102,426 miles

corrosion in exhaust

weep from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,966 miles

clutch travel high

corrosion in rear exhaust box

handbrake graunchy

Fail 12 Mar 2013 94,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion in rear exhaust box

front discs worn

handbrake graunchy

Pass 29 Mar 2012 87,643 miles

brake pedal linkage noise

corrosion in rear exhaust

front pads look low(limited vision),advise wheels off inspection

handbrake graunchy

offside rear tyre down to 2mm

Fail 29 Mar 2012 87,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

brake pedal linkage noise

corrosion in rear exhaust

front pads look low(limited vision),advise wheels off inspection

handbrake graunchy

offside rear tyre down to 2mm

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,518 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

front pads look low,limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

lip on front brake discs

Fail 1 Apr 2011 79,518 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)

corrosion in rear exhaust box

front pads look low,limited vision,advise wheels off inspection asap

lip on front brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,448 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

airbag light on

o/s/r bump stop missing

slight damage n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,186 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light on

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Mar 2007 39,638 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

Power steering drive belt very worn

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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HJ04 UDP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ04 UDP, 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 HJ04 UDP registered?

HJ04 UDP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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