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HT04 XVH

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

130,684 mi
Last recorded130,684 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 XVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 130,684 miles

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

Nearside Front wear on inner ball joint on steering rack

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 124,642 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,032 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2014 108,174 miles

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

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end joint

Pass 7 Jul 2014 108,174 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end joint

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,761 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 93,194 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2012 93,194 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 87,112 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 87,112 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 73,118 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,761 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 62,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2008 52,182 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 52,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 41,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 41,884 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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HT04 XVH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XVH, 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 HT04 XVH registered?

HT04 XVH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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