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HW04 ECT

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,658 mi
Last recorded80,658 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 ECT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 80,658 miles

Centre + Rear sections of exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

Damage to nearside front wing + bonnet, no sharp edges

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear park brake not locking during brake test

Rear bump stops missing

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

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,497 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 70,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted nearside rear

rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 70,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,488 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

tailpipe in poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2013 62,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

tailpipe in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,313 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 48,276 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,207 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,865 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,083 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 19,415 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 ECT is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ECT, 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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What year was HW04 ECT registered?

HW04 ECT is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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The MOT history for HW04 ECT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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