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HY04 VFU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,006 mi
Last recorded85,006 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 VFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 85,006 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 82,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 82,177 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 77,207 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,913 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,082 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2015 67,133 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 May 2014 59,660 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 51,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 16 May 2013 51,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,466 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 44,466 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 13 Apr 2011 38,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 32,788 miles

slight distortion in both rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 22,358 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 16,768 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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HY04 VFU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HY04 VFU, 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 HY04 VFU registered?

HY04 VFU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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