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HN04 VMJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,401 mi
Last recorded138,401 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 138,401 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 138,401 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 132,393 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 132,393 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 129,324 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bonnet stey clip broken

Fail 1 May 2014 125,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 125,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 121,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,103 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 108,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 100,451 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 91,781 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,329 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 75,285 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 75,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 59,393 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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HN04 VMJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HN04 VMJ, 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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HN04 VMJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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