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HW04 KXU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

87,671 mi
Last recorded87,671 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 KXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,671 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 87,665 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,456 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 85,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,479 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 77,479 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 66,792 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,060 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 55,060 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,705 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 47,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,526 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 41,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,637 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 34,637 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,803 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 26,803 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 21,144 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,997 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 KXU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

HW04 KXU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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