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HK04 VVT

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,162 mi
Last recorded117,162 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 VVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 117,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 May 2017 117,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 May 2016 110,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 110,248 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 104,273 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper poor condition

slight play offside rack arm

Fail 26 May 2015 104,273 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside wiper poor condition

slight play offside rack arm

Pass 28 May 2014 98,980 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 98,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 93,723 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 93,679 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 83,645 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 83,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2011 71,385 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 58,285 miles

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

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

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

engine cover / under uards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

light scoring on screen

sticker around tax disc should be removed

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Fail 7 May 2010 58,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine cover / under uards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

light scoring on screen

sticker around tax disc should be removed

wheel trims fitted , restricted views

wipers split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,029 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted inspection restricted

handbrake operation slightly sticky

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake on lock out

sticker around tax disc has been repositioned , not permitted within swept area of wiper

wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2009 46,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALDING ON OUTER EDGE , CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT , RECOMMEND REPLACE

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

engine cover & under trays fitted inspection restricted

handbrake operation slightly sticky

imbalance on rear brakes & handbrake on lock out

sticker around tax disc has been repositioned , not permitted within swept area of wiper

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 May 2008 38,309 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted , inspection restricted

handbrake operation slightly sticky

high level brake lamp not working

sticker around tax disc should be removed

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2007 29,883 miles

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

hi-level brake light not working ?

undertray fitted giving restricted views

wheel trims fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2007 29,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

hi-level brake light not working ?

undertray fitted giving restricted views

wheel trims fitted

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 VVT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VVT, 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 VVT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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