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ST04 HFC

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,809 mi
Last recorded34,809 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 HFC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 34,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 31,108 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside/nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside/nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 31,108 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside/nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside/nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 29,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 29,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 27,521 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 25,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 24,113 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reverse lights not working advise repair

Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,100 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes slight imbalance it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 23,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 23,477 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 23,477 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,852 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers wiper blade split at end

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,650 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,435 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 19,328 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 18,088 miles

both front tyres perishing

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,874 miles

both front tyres 3mm and perishing around sidewalls

play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Apr 2010 16,874 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm and perishing around sidewalls

play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,620 miles

both rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,343 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 12,887 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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ST04 HFC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ST04 HFC, 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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What year was ST04 HFC registered?

ST04 HFC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is ST04 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 HFC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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