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SO04 HMX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,135 mi
Last recorded97,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 HMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2016 97,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

underside of vehicle signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2014 93,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

eml illuminated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,560 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 82,953 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,935 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,412 miles

Punture in nearside rear tyre tread.

Rear bumb stops are missing on both sides.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,035 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Handbrake cables sound and feel to be worn, performance ok.

Nearside wing repeater and offside front indicators discolouring to white.

Offside rear tyre worn very close to limit.

Offside wing repeater discoloring to white and very close to unacceptable limit, suggest bulb renewed.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 37,531 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 37,531 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust badly corroded - no leaks

Hand brake seems stiff to operate

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,511 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,742 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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SO04 HMX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO04 HMX, 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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SO04 HMX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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