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HW04 FVZ

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,021 mi
Last recorded63,021 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 63,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 63,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 59,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight water ingress

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges thin

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

Nearside Rear mud flap lose

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyres wearing edges thin

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 59,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight water ingress

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges thin

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

Nearside Rear mud flap lose

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyres wearing edges thin

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,390 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,666 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,151 miles

MIL lamp on

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,151 miles

MIL lamp on

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,835 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2011 41,835 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 37,958 miles

n/s & o/s front wipers starting to split at ends

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,048 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 30,051 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 FVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

HW04 FVZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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