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MC04 HSX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,350 mi
Last recorded91,350 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 HSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 91,350 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,119 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 74,063 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,626 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,700 miles

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

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

centre and rear sections of exhaust getting corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,670 miles

both rear bump stops missing

rear section of exhaust getting corroded

right rear outer sill getting corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 61,711 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 61,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,916 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust section getting corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,195 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,373 miles

Offside Headlamp retaining moisture

Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,414 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 44,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 41,520 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 38,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,169 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,757 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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MC04 HSX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MC04 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

MC04 HSX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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