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HV04 GBZ

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,718 mi
Last recorded73,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 GBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,718 miles

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

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

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

alternator belt deteriorated

both front strut top mounts fitted incorrectly

rear exhaust strap missing

Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

alternator belt deteriorated

both front strut top mounts fitted incorrectly

offside front tyre pressure low

rear exhaust strap missing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,124 miles

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

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

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

alternator belt deteriorated

both front strut top mounts fitted incorrectly

Fail 18 Jan 2017 68,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

alternator belt deteriorated

both front strut top mounts fitted incorrectly

coolant on minimum

Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,302 miles

exaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jan 2016 66,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Sep 2014 66,218 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,218 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 61,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,321 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 51,321 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust box outer skin coming away

Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,520 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,966 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 21,092 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 13,071 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 GBZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green 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 HV04 GBZ, 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 GBZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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