CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY04 VGE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,518 mi
Last recorded53,518 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 VGE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 53,518 miles

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

suspension components+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,786 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 46,783 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front p plastic inner arch cover insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,433 miles

both front tyres heavily perished

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,533 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

advise both front and osr tyres heavily perished

advise osf fog lamp broken

Fail 22 Feb 2017 43,533 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

advise both front and osr tyres heavily perished

advise osf fog lamp broken

Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,144 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,504 miles

advise exhaust silencer condition deteriorating

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Feb 2015 38,504 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise exhaust silencer condition deteriorating

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Feb 2014 37,192 miles

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

advise exhaust casing condition deteriorating

advise slight play in pedal linkage

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,142 miles

advise exhaust casing deteriorating

advise osr tyre heavily perished

advise slight play in pedal linkage

Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise exhaust casing deteriorating

advise osr tyre heavily perished

advise slight play in pedal linkage

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,253 miles

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

near side and off side front tyres cracking between tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,064 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 28,064 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 22 Feb 2007 12,223 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY04 VGE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY04 VGE?

You can check the full history of HY04 VGE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY04 VGE registered?

HY04 VGE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is HY04 VGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY04 VGE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY04 VGE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY04 VGE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.