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AO54 OYW

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,304 mi
Last recorded162,304 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 OYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 162,304 miles

Engine has oil leak.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 162,304 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Engine has oil leak.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 146,173 miles

Centre high level brake light not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 146,173 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre high level brake light not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 124,392 miles

nearside rear tyre split and perished

Fail 20 Sep 2013 124,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre split and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake travel, handbrake cables worn?.

rear wiper blade split.

uneven wear offside and nearside front tyres,(inner edges).

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,978 miles

rear wiper blade starting to split

Fail 26 Sep 2011 75,978 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 59,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 59,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,399 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,108 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,715 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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AO54 OYW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO54 OYW, 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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AO54 OYW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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