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HS04 EXL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,164 mi
Last recorded71,164 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 EXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,633 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 70,633 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 69,540 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 61,580 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 61,580 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,796 miles

upper stop lamp not working

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 55,796 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap broken, silencer almost rusted through (7.1.1)

upper stop lamp not working

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,593 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,470 miles

175/65r14

nearside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 47,401 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both ront break disc inner faces corroded

near side front tyre perrished starting to crack 175/65/14

near side rear tyre perrished/cracking on 2mm 175/65/14

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,840 miles

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

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2012 38,642 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front wiper blades poor

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

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2012 38,642 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

All wiper blades poor

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

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

Slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,467 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 27,885 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,968 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 18,224 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,224 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,343 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 13,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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HS04 EXL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HS04 EXL, 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 HS04 EXL registered?

HS04 EXL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 July 2004.

Is HS04 EXL safe to buy?

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