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HK04 MFX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,638 mi
Last recorded171,638 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 MFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 171,638 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

os outer sill corroded

Fail 16 May 2023 171,631 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested No headlight output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (at the rear). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (at the rear). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine coolant level low.

Engine oil leaks.

Heavy surface corrosion to offside outer sill.

Pass 18 May 2022 168,675 miles

Nearside front to rear rigin brake pipe corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 14 May 2021 164,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 160,654 miles

Nearside and offside front wheels binding slightly.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 8 May 2019 152,708 miles

EML is on - pre 2008 Diesel

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 152,708 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear stop lamps are stuck on when position lights are switched on (4.3.3 (b))

EML is on - pre 2008 Diesel

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner edges 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 146,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 139,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 139,100 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 129,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2015 120,609 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 120,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 113,154 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 113,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 106,930 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 106,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 83,601 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 83,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 67,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,387 miles

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

Front number plate starting to disfigure

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,393 miles

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

Wiper blades deteriorating.

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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HK04 MFX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HK04 MFX, 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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HK04 MFX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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