MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
turbo heat shield loose
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
turbo heat shield loose
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (6.3.1d)
SERVICE BRAKE NEAR LIMIT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON 52% limit 50%
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO TREAD ON EDGES ON WEAR BANDS (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge nearing wear bands (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON WEAR BANDS cracked and perished cord not exposed at test will need attention soon (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (6.3.1d)
SERVICE BRAKE NEAR LIMIT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON 52% limit 50%
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Bonnet pull in side vehicle is damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under tray is damaged
Bonnet pull in side vehicle is damaged
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under tray is damaged
Engine cover fitted to vehicle
Engine undertray fitted to vehicle
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wheel trims fitted to vehicle
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine cover fitted to vehicle
Engine undertray fitted to vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Wheel trims fitted to vehicle
Engine cover fitted to vehicle
Engine undertray fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wheel trims fitted to vehicle
Engine cover fitted to vehicle
Engine undertray fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wheel trims fitted to vehicle
Engine covers fitted to vehicle
Engine undertray fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Wheel trims fitted to vehicle
Engine covers fitted to vehicle
Engine undertray fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside front anti roll bar drop link gaitor split
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Wheel trims fitted to vehicle
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HW04 MFF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MFF, 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 MFF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2004.
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