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OU54 UCO

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,060 mi
Last recorded67,060 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 UCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 67,060 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 67,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

malfunctioning or defective travel high need adjusting

offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 57,223 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 56,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,668 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,266 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,740 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,505 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,533 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,191 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,431 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 48,538 miles

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

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

centre & rear exhaust silencers detereoated

Fail 16 Jan 2014 48,538 miles

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

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

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

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

centre & rear exhaust silencers detereoated

Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,596 miles

centre & rear exhaust silencers slightly detereoated

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2012 44,949 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,742 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 38,450 miles

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

N/S sill slightly damaged

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly noisey

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Dec 2009 35,167 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 35,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front brake discs have corroded inner faces

stone chip in screen

Pass 21 Dec 2007 18,487 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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OU54 UCO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU54 UCO, 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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What year was OU54 UCO registered?

OU54 UCO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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