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HV04 WVE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,986 mi
Last recorded110,986 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 WVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 110,408 miles

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

slight misting of oil around nearside front drive shaft seal

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

genral under body corrosion

rear springs rusty

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 13 Mar 2014 91,554 miles

front discs rusty and pitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 14 Mar 2013 80,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre weairng low no inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge also perished

Pass 14 Mar 2013 80,564 miles

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

nearside front tyre weairng low no inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge also perished

Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise front brake discs in poor condition

advise n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Fail 20 Mar 2012 71,365 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise front brake discs in poor condition

advise n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 66,468 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 66,465 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 63,303 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 63,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,581 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 54,580 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

both wipers starting to split

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,302 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 39,457 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 WVE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WVE, 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 WVE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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