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HJ04 UFH

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,253 mi
Last recorded103,253 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 UFH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 103,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear back box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2019 103,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv joint very dry (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a oil leak from the front of the engine not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back box exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front McPherson strut top mount deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower then nearside

exhaust rear and centre silencers deteriorating

oil leak engine areas

rear exhaust silenter hanger broken

Fail 26 Nov 2018 99,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front McPherson strut top mount deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower then nearside

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust rear and centre silencers deteriorating

oil leak engine areas

rear exhaust silenter hanger broken

Pass 8 Dec 2017 97,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust box deteriorating & rear mount repaired / supported with wire

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

engine management light illuminated

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorating

offside wiper split at ends

Fail 2 Dec 2016 92,882 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT NOW (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

engine management light illuminated

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorating

offside wiper split at ends

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin is deteriorating (7.1.2)

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

engine warning light is on

nearside head lamp has condensation in it

Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin is deteriorating (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine warning light is on

nearside head lamp has condensation in it

Pass 24 Nov 2014 79,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated & rear support bracket broken

Fail 21 Nov 2014 78,977 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wiper blades deteriorating

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated & rear support bracket broken

Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,521 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

noise from engine behind cambelt cover area

rear exhaust box deteriorating

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2012 68,031 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 24 Nov 2012 68,031 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2011 62,878 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,460 miles

n/s/f tyre is cracking & worn on the inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2009 45,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2008 36,782 miles

Rear tyres are starting to show age cracks.

Pass 7 Feb 2008 28,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,711 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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HJ04 UFH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFH, 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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HJ04 UFH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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