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HT04 ZHJ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,036 mi
Last recorded88,036 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 ZHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 88,036 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover missing

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,036 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover missing

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,683 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,241 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 74,241 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,254 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,731 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 60,731 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,962 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,045 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 31,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2008 25,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 17,147 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 ZHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

HT04 ZHJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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