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HV04 GBU

2004 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,871 mi
Last recorded65,871 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 65,871 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 60,871 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 60,238 miles

Bonnet secondary release catch is broken and difficult to operate

Drivers seat back rest has slight movement backwards and forwards

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not tested due to the presence of numerous passenger effects

Fail 23 May 2017 60,238 miles

Bonnet secondary release catch is broken and difficult to operate

Drivers seat back rest has slight movement backwards and forwards

Offside Stop lamp not working PRS - Bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seat belts not tested due to the presence of numerous passenger effects

Pass 18 May 2016 59,225 miles

Drivers seat back rest has slight movement

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under bonnet release catch broken and difficult to reach

Fail 18 May 2016 59,225 miles

Drivers seat back rest has slight movement

Nearside Stop lamp not working PRS - New bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under bonnet release catch broken and difficult to reach

Pass 27 May 2015 57,580 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 May 2015 57,580 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 May 2014 54,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under bonnet release catch is broken and difficult to reach

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2014 54,841 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust rear silencer slightly insecure

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under bonnet release catch is broken and difficult to reach

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2013 52,271 miles

Drivers seat has slight movement in the back rest

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 49,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,572 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 45,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2010 42,054 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 42,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers seat back worn slight inscure

Pass 13 May 2009 15,689 miles

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)

front pads low

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,295 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 23,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,437 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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HV04 GBU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Orange 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 HV04 GBU, 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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HV04 GBU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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