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MC04 HSG

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,256 mi
Last recorded88,256 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 HSG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 88,256 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Exhaust mounting broken but sufficiently supported

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,117 miles

Exhaust rear mount corroded

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,117 miles

Exhaust rear mount corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 85,895 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,127 miles

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

exhaust backbox mounts corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2015 84,127 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust backbox mounts corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 81,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

slight play in front anti-roll bar links

Pass 18 Jan 2013 78,551 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,551 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,105 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 72,027 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 52,644 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 52,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,164 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 31,164 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)

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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MC04 HSG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MC04 HSG, 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 MC04 HSG registered?

MC04 HSG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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