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OV04 BPF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,695 mi
Last recorded154,695 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 BPF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 154,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 154,686 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 165/70/14 AND 165/ 65/14 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded MIDDLE TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 150,698 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 150,673 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 144,108 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2016 144,108 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 134,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 126,017 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 125,876 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 116,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 116,772 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 103,002 miles

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

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 102,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 89,899 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Mar 2011 89,899 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2010 75,985 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seats offside rear and nearside rear

Pass 10 Mar 2009 63,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted in both rear seats

engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 39,872 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 39,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BPF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OV04 BPF, 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 BPF is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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