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GV54 OVO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 OVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 124,978 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer in poor condition

surface corrosion noted to rear spring mount areas

Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear silencer in poor condition

surface corrosion noted to rear spring mount areas

Fail 9 Dec 2016 124,959 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust joint fixing bolt missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

condensation in n/s/f headlight

rear silencer condition poor

slight surface corrosion to rear upper spring mount areas

Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,428 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2013 104,938 miles

both front lower arm front bushes perishing

nsf wing mirror damaged

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2012 96,708 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 96,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,286 miles

Both front and O/S/R tyres perished on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes have a 23% imbalance

Fail 1 Dec 2011 90,286 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Both front and O/S/R tyres perished on outer edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes have a 23% imbalance

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,303 miles

Exhaust hanger broken off center section of exhaust

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust hanger broken off center section of exhaust

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 65,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 65,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Condensation in N/S headlamp

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 51,089 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 51,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 35,557 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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GV54 OVO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GV54 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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GV54 OVO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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