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EG53 OVO

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,637 mi
Last recorded108,637 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 OVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,637 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has oil leaks

exhaust center section corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 21 Aug 2017 108,637 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has oil leaks

exhaust center section corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,139 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 103,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 94,634 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust noisy

offside headlamp condensed

Fail 13 Apr 2015 94,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust noisy

offside headlamp condensed

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on edges and perished

Fail 12 Apr 2014 86,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on edges and perished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,092 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,320 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 61,264 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,216 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,293 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,737 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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EG53 OVO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EG53 OVO, 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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EG53 OVO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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