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KV04 HFP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,730 mi
Last recorded118,730 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 HFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 118,730 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 118,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 112,179 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 112,171 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,627 miles

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

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)

Slight blow - centre exhaust.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 104,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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)

Slight blow - centre exhaust.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,271 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 97,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,330 miles

advise both front tyres down to the limit on the inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 83,181 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 83,181 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise rear exhaust silencer outer cover scraping on rear coil spring

Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise exhaust deteriorated

advise rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,295 miles

advise rear silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2012 68,295 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise rear silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 61,213 miles

advise both front tyres down to the limit

advise front and rear anti role bar links worn

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,289 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 48,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 33,154 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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KV04 HFP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KV04 HFP, 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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KV04 HFP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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