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HW04 HPA

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,262 mi
Last recorded54,262 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 HPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,262 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,450 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,066 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 45,796 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 45,287 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,522 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 44,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,538 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 42,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from injector (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 40,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from injector (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,438 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 39,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,618 miles

slight blow from injectors

Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,958 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,848 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,848 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,719 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 26,605 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 26,605 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,281 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,086 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 HPA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

HW04 HPA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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