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HV04 LUJ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,456 mi
Last recorded92,456 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 LUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,456 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 91,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 90,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 86,449 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 81,025 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,739 miles

Central silencer corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 67,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,372 miles

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

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)

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 6 Sep 2016 60,372 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,756 miles

exhaust showing signs of rust to outer covers

unable to see brake pads for inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,448 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r belt not touched

Fail 11 Oct 2011 27,614 miles

o/s/r tyre perrished on sidewall

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre perrished on sidewall

n/s/r tyre perrished on sidewall

o/s/f tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,614 miles

n/s/f tyre perrished on sidewall

n/s/r tyre perrished on sidewall

o/s/f tyre perrished on sidewall

o/s/r tyre perrished on sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,624 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 15,863 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 14,711 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 12,497 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,729 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 LUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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