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OU04 ZZC

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,059 mi
Last recorded133,059 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 ZZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2021 133,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs heavily worn to wear indicator, advise replace ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine Management Light On

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edges, advise replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 127,548 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Jul 2019 126,558 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 126,252 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 126,021 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,038 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,778 miles

emissons too clean

Fail 8 Jul 2015 122,778 miles

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

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

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

emissons too clean

Pass 27 Jun 2014 119,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 109,196 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 109,193 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 102,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in nearside headlamp-beam pattern not affected

oil weep from nearside driveshaft oil seal at gearbox

Fail 7 Jun 2012 102,528 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in nearside headlamp-beam pattern not affected

oil weep from nearside driveshaft oil seal at gearbox

Pass 5 May 2011 94,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 85,208 miles

Auxillary drive belt perishing

Both rear shock absorbers weeping

Front brake discs worn

Nsf lower arm forward bush deteriorating

Nsr tyre feathering on the inner edge

Osr tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,615 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,615 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,337 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge (strone advise)

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 ZZC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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