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OE54 DNV

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,201 mi
Last recorded63,201 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 DNV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 63,201 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 60,379 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 56,616 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 56,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 55,753 miles

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front check strap loose

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

Fail 3 May 2022 55,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front check strap loose

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 52,077 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2021 52,077 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 51,064 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front no plate deteriated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2020 51,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front no plate deteriated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 47,605 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 46,449 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 46,449 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both head lamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system rear silencer corroded/deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 45,936 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated - slight blow from back box

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,752 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 41,752 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside front (1.7.5a)

covers prevent full inspection of some components

nearside rear and offside rear tyre carcking

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,581 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 87,581 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)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,716 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Dec 2012 22,617 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 18,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 18,800 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 17,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front discs rusty

Pass 17 Dec 2009 14,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,296 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 10,127 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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OE54 DNV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 OE54 DNV, 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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OE54 DNV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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