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OV04 BOU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,147 mi
Last recorded74,147 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 BOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,147 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Mar 2018 74,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,200 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,223 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,512 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,138 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,088 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 43,608 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 43,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,649 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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OV04 BOU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV04 BOU, 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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OV04 BOU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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