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OV04 FSU

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,605 mi
Last recorded118,605 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 FSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2019 118,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 106,728 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 106,458 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland Top mounting (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 100,673 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 100,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front /rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,052 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,052 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,054 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,054 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,183 miles

Front pads worn close to limit - Will require discs also

Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,183 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front pads worn close to limit - Will require discs also

Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,095 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 62,095 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,838 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 40,004 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 12 Jan 2010 40,004 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,397 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,347 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 FSU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FSU, 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 FSU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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