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PE04 HFN

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,897 mi
Last recorded93,897 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 HFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 93,897 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 93,898 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp lenses deteriorating, also have water ingress, beam aim and light output ok

rear axle bushes starting to wear, play not excessive

Pass 17 Jan 2023 88,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 88,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 82,022 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,344 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 77,000 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 66,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,269 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,719 miles

all tyres are getting close to the legal limit in tread depth

all tyres are perishing, not excessively cracked or showing canvas

Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,226 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,545 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 37,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 37,690 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 22,494 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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PE04 HFN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PE04 HFN, 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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PE04 HFN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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