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HW04 ECV

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,107 mi
Last recorded83,107 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 ECV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 83,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bind nearside rear brake

silencers corroding

Pass 31 May 2013 79,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 79,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 74,592 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

Fail 30 May 2012 74,581 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2011 62,627 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front inner drive shaft oil seal excessive leak

Pass 29 May 2010 51,642 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 51,480 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Knock from front suspension

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2009 42,658 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,131 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 32,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2007 22,753 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

some damage to o/s sill

Pass 31 May 2007 22,753 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

some damage to o/s sill

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 ECV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HW04 ECV, 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 ECV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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