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MH04 UCC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

163,066 mi
Last recorded163,066 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 UCC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 163,066 miles

general under body corrosion

n/s rear light lenses is cracked but not affecting the lights

noisy clutch

n/s front light lenses is broken

Fail 22 Sep 2022 162,926 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general under body corrosion

n/s rear light lenses is cracked but not affecting the lights

noisy clutch

n/s front light lenses is broken

Pass 30 Sep 2021 159,290 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear high level brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper incomplete

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2021 159,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear high level brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear wiper incomplete

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 153,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,278 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine stabilizer deteriorated.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 140,278 miles

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

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

engine stabilizer deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,937 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear exhaust corroded

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,163 miles

Both rear lights cracked

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,200 miles

body damage

both front lower arm bushes cracked/perished

front brake discs corroded

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

n/s/r lense cracked

signs of oil leak

water in o/s/r lense

Fail 20 Jul 2015 98,200 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body damage

both front lower arm bushes cracked/perished

front brake discs corroded

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f fog lamp smashed

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

n/s/r lense cracked

signs of oil leak

water in o/s/r lense

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,492 miles

body damage

both rear lights cracked and holed offside full of water

offside front fog holed

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing windscreen

engine management light on

nearside sill has damage

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2013 90,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smearing windscreen

engine management light on

nearside sill has damage

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2012 86,669 miles

Front Reg plate cracked

N/S Tail light lense damaged

N/S/F Fog lense broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers leaving strieks

Pass 9 May 2012 86,669 miles

Front Reg plate cracked

N/S Tail light lense damaged

N/S/F Fog lense broken

Wipers leaving strieks

Pass 6 May 2011 84,535 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 84,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,426 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 81,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,675 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 66,675 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,402 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 63,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,562 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)

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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MH04 UCC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MH04 UCC, 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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MH04 UCC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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