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HT04 XVE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,121 mi
Last recorded105,121 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 XVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to read (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,115 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to read (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,580 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,579 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

bonnet release handle insecure

both rear tyres perished

offside and rear wiper blades split

offside front tyre worn down to 2/3mm approx

signs of offside front brake disc getting hot

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release handle broken

brake pipes corroded

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 16 Feb 2016 89,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release handle broken

both front tyres slightly perished

brake pipes corroded

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 6 Feb 2015 84,743 miles

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

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

bonnet stay is missing

both front headlamps have slight condesation on inside of lenses

rear chassis and floor pans have slight surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2015 84,743 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

bonnet stay is missing

both front headlamps have slight condesation on inside of lenses

rear chassis and floor pans have slight surface corrosion

vehcile has coolant leak from radiator

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,689 miles

water in offside headlamp lens

Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,241 miles

water offside headlamp lens

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear wiper blade damaged

registration plate lamp cover missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 72,177 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

rear wiper blade damaged

registration plate lamp cover missing

unable to inspect front brake pads, advise brake safety check after brake performance result and brake noise

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres perished

bonnet release handel inscure

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,824 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2010 63,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 61,743 miles

Bonnet Release Handle Broken

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Fail 2 Mar 2009 61,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet Release Handle Broken

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Fail 12 Feb 2008 50,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside rear door handle missing

Number plate light cover missing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,711 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear door handle missing

Number plate light cover missing

Rear wiper worn

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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HT04 XVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HT04 XVE, 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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HT04 XVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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