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SC04 HZB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

126,626 mi
Last recorded126,626 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 HZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 126,626 miles

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

Hand brake has no reserve travel

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 126,562 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Hand brake has no reserve travel

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 119,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Fail 12 Aug 2021 119,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 115,357 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 115,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn w/bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 115,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. covers fitted,but not secure,was able to pull it forward. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. covers fitted, but loose,was able to pull forward (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2019 109,867 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspect both outer rear sills corroded,outer encast in a plastic over sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 105,544 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 105,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated not a full test as wheel wont spin[brake binding] (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 101,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 92,289 miles

coolent leak

exhaust fixings loose from front pipe to centre pipe

slight free play nsf drumstick

Fail 17 Sep 2016 92,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolent leak

exhaust fixings loose from front pipe to centre pipe

slight free play nsf drumstick

Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,586 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn to approx. 3mm and balding inner edge

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight rumble on nearside rear wheel bearing

various oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2015 80,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense full of condensation (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded mainline pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn to approx. 3mm and balding inner edge

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight play in nearside of steering rack

slight rumble on nearside rear wheel bearing

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,105 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2014 67,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,477 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

mechanical compoment under body corroded

middle exhaust bracket bush worn

n/s/f steering arm play

Fail 28 Jan 2013 52,437 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

mechanical compoment under body corroded

middle exhaust bracket bush worn

n/s/f steering arm play

Pass 22 May 2012 51,688 miles

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 25 May 2011 45,475 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 45,475 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 37,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 30,738 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 24,179 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2007 17,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 17,457 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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SC04 HZB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 SC04 HZB, 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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SC04 HZB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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