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OV04 GVG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,784 mi
Last recorded66,784 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 GVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,784 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 66,784 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 63,480 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 63,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 58,289 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 58,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Aux belt snapped during emission test.

Aux belt worn/loose recommend replacement.

Exhaust corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 54,247 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

engine management light on

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear tyres perished/cracked

slight bind from offside front brake unit

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,765 miles

MIL on

back box corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 49,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. can't adjust (1.8)

MIL on

back box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,926 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 45,926 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,589 miles

Exhaust back box deteriorated

MIL on

wiperblades slightly split

Fail 22 Aug 2014 42,589 miles

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

Exhaust back box deteriorated

MIL on

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

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

wiperblades slightly split

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,398 miles

engine management light on

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside front lower ball joint bolt fitted incorrectly, requires attention

Fail 22 Aug 2013 38,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

exhaust system heavily corroded

offside front lower ball joint bolt fitted incorrectly, requires attention

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,580 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 33,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,874 miles

engine management light on

offside front lower suspension ball joint securing bolt has been fitted incorrectly, fouls hub when jacked up but is ok with wheels on the ground.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,133 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 24,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,533 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 9,778 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 GVG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GVG, 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 OV04 GVG registered?

OV04 GVG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is OV04 GVG safe to buy?

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