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MC04 HTG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,265 mi
Last recorded76,265 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 HTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 76,265 miles

Centre Rear Spare tyre defective repair / replacement - required ()

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ( mist - condensation) (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( NO LOCK SERVICE AND PARKING BRAKES - WEAK - ONE OF FOLLOWING BRAKE SHOE/DRUM/CYLINDER/CABLES REQUIRED ) (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.5)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside and nearside - both - ( rear trailing arm bush ) (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy box / silencer ( rubber-metal mountings) (7.1.4)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,261 miles

Front Outer Direction indicators incorrect colour ( wing mounted ) (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high ( both ) (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ( worn ) (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ( split ) (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + rear (2) (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Centre Rear Spare tyre defective repair / replacement - required ()

Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ( mist - condensation) (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.5)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam offside and nearside - both - ( rear trailing arm bush ) (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust noisy box / silencer ( rubber-metal mountings) (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 64,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front headlamp need cleaning

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,058 miles

Back box baffles loose annd fouling body work

High level brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 54,058 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Back box baffles loose annd fouling body work

High level brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,590 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 43,590 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine under guard missing.

Nearside rear tyre has side wall cracking.

Pass 20 May 2010 30,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 20 May 2010 30,517 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear wiper worn

Pass 14 May 2009 28,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 May 2008 26,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 23,347 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 HTG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MC04 HTG, 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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MC04 HTG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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