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HW04 EDP

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,838 mi
Last recorded115,838 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 EDP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 115,838 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2017 108,001 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 May 2017 107,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly out of shape

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre badly out of shape

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 3mm approx (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on tread inner edge

centre exhaust deteriorating

slight play steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Apr 2016 97,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported loose in engine bay fouling on drive shaft (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure in lower engine bay (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working outer lens cap missing (1.1.C.1d)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 3mm approx (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened slightly frayed (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on tread inner edge

centre exhaust deteriorating

slight play steering rack inner joints

slight wiper marks on windscreen

Pass 11 May 2015 91,491 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls no cords visible

Pass 20 May 2014 86,890 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall no cords visible

Pass 22 May 2013 82,148 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread no cords visible

Pass 21 May 2012 77,677 miles

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

outer skin of rear silencer deteriorated not leaking

Fail 19 May 2011 69,673 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 69,673 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 61,795 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 61,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 60,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,709 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,408 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 EDP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EDP, 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 EDP registered?

HW04 EDP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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