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HW04 ECN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,009 mi
Last recorded84,009 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 ECN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2023 83,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to sills

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,186 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Clutch secondary cylinder leaking

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel trims fitted. Unable to make full assessment of wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 4 Aug 2021 70,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both outer sills covered in underseal/stonechip - unable to complete full inspection to see if adequately repaired.

Fail 29 Jul 2021 70,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 66,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,869 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 60,862 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 53,809 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2018 53,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and Offside rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 44,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 44,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,102 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 42,738 miles

child seat fitted in the o/s/r seat.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,481 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,932 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,351 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,579 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 13,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 8,078 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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HW04 ECN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW04 ECN, 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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HW04 ECN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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