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HW04 FVR

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,879 mi
Last recorded90,879 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 90,879 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 90,879 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 84,472 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose Sheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,989 miles

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

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 77,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 72,351 miles

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

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

centre silencer outer skin insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing has very slight noise

Fail 19 Nov 2015 72,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

centre silencer outer skin insecure

nearside rear wheel bearing has very slight noise

Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,550 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,550 miles

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,222 miles

Coolant leak

front brake disc poor condition

rera silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 63,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

front brake disc poor condition

rera silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,939 miles

Off side front top mount bearing notchy

Off side steering arm has slight play

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,184 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 44,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 35,964 miles

1st skin of rear exhaust silencer tatty.

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres slight uneven wear.

slight play in near side front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,964 miles

1st skin of rear exhaust silencer tatty.

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres slight uneven wear.

slight play in near side front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,369 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,478 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 FVR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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