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HS04 HVZ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,692 mi
Last recorded82,692 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 HVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,692 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,394 miles

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

scrap on window screen

off side front tyre as damage on side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,771 miles

indicator stalk worn

windscreen scratched

Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

indicator stalk worn

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,641 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust pipe is corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,954 miles

nearside wiper judders and slightly smeary

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust corroded and strap cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2012 60,954 miles

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

nearside wiper judders and slightly smeary

offside rear tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust corroded and strap cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,552 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 52,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wipers smear

nearside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre no tread on inside edge

nearside front tyre no tread outside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,321 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 20,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,731 miles

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

Slight bind offside front brake

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 HVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

HS04 HVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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