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SC04 HZJ

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,010 mi
Last recorded158,010 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 HZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 158,010 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 153,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrell's are also corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 153,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Ferrell's are also corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 143,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 143,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,584 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 134,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth inner / outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 114,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 98,528 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread area.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 98,524 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread area.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,978 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 82,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Nearside wiper blade worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,112 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,684 miles

All four tyres near limet

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,476 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 32,911 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 32,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,094 miles

Both n/s and o/s front tyre's have slight cracks in the tread pattern. Both rear tyre's have slight cracks on the outer wall's

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

Fail 2 Jun 2007 23,317 miles

N/S. & O/S. WIPERS SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 23,317 miles

N/S. & O/S. WIPERS SLIGHT DETERIORATION

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 HZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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