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HJ04 YDU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,474 mi
Last recorded55,474 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 55,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 52,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 48,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 48,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 18 Mar 2019 30,725 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

exhaust backbox deteriorating

Fail 18 Mar 2019 30,724 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water inside lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

exhaust backbox deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2018 23,072 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,361 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s wiper split on end

Pass 23 Mar 2016 21,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 21,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 21,278 miles

Offside rear brake binding

Rear suspension springs corroded

Various front suspension parts corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,767 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 19,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,777 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 18,808 miles

cracks in center of rear off side tyre

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,242 miles

both front tyres worn advise to replace cracks in center

Pass 18 Mar 2010 14,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,696 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 YDU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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