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HS04 SZX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,803 mi
Last recorded123,803 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 SZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 123,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 111,765 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,427 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 98,155 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 97,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine and gearbox steadybush worn

Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,139 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine and gearbox steadybush worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,186 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 77,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 65,358 miles

gearbox stablizer bar mounting worn

o/s headlight damp in lens

Pass 18 Jan 2013 52,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,568 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,404 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,132 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 23,082 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,635 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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HS04 SZX 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

HS04 SZX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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