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HK04 VVC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,977 mi
Last recorded170,977 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 VVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 170,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight bind

Fail 6 May 2017 170,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight bind

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 158,350 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 158,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 136,169 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 136,161 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,596 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,252 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 100,069 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,098 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 52,133 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 48,838 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHTLY NOTCHY , RECOMMEND ATTENTION

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

handbrake operation slightly sticky

wheel trims , engine cover , under trays fitted ,restricted views

Fail 14 May 2009 48,836 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHTLY NOTCHY , RECOMMEND ATTENTION

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

handbrake operation slightly sticky

wheel trims , engine cover , under trays fitted ,restricted views

Pass 9 May 2008 38,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 9 May 2008 38,334 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2007 27,627 miles

Offside and nearside wiper rubbers split

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 VVC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HK04 VVC, 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 HK04 VVC registered?

HK04 VVC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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