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OU04 ZXW

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ZXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,525 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,421 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,680 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 99,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 92,627 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 92,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 86,991 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 86,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,800 miles

advise front brakes getting worn

advise handbrake travel

advise rear silencer heavily corroded and blowing slightly

advise slight rear brake imbalance

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge worn on the outer edge

strong advise wipers smeary

Fail 14 Aug 2012 82,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise front brakes getting worn

advise handbrake travel

advise rear silencer heavily corroded and blowing slightly

advise slight rear brake imbalance

strong advise o/s/f tyre bald on the inner edge worn on the outer edge

strong advise wipers smeary

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,414 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 69,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,219 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 34,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 24,432 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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OU04 ZXW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OU04 ZXW, 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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OU04 ZXW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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