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MB04 HYL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,020 mi
Last recorded95,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 HYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 95,020 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 95,007 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,743 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 93,741 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,085 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 92,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 82,998 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 80,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus corrosion on system and front bracket broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on edges

both number plate light lens missing

both rear indicators and repeater lights faded

corrosion on chassis and sills

front axle wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

high level rear light not working

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2017 80,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer plus corrosion on system (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges

both repeater lights and rear indicators faded

condensation in both head lights

corrosion on chassis and sills

front axle wishbone bushes starting to deteriorate

front exhaust bracket broken away

high level rear light not working

rear wiper blade in poor condition

suspect offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,301 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all six (1.4.A.2f)

Hi level stop lamp not working

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating through out

Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all six (1.4.A.2f)

Hi level stop lamp not working

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriorating through out

Pass 18 Mar 2015 62,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all indicater bulbs starting to fade

both front brake discs corroded on edges

both front tyres worn on edges

both number plate light lens missing

both silencers in poor condition and rear strap broken

condensation in both head lights

nearside mirror glass missing

offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Fail 12 Mar 2015 61,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all indicater bulbs starting to fade

both front brake discs corroded on edges

both front tyres worn on edges

both number plate light lens missing

both silencers in poor condition and rear strap broken

condensation in both head lights

nearside mirror glass missing

offside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,092 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wipper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,817 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,510 miles

All four tyres cracking slightly with age.

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration(corrosion) on centre and rear boxes.Rear support strap also corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,421 miles

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

Tyres beginning to crack slightly with age.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,726 miles

both wiper blades starting to split at ends

slight outer sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 9,185 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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MB04 HYL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MB04 HYL, 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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MB04 HYL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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