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OV04 HSU

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,613 mi
Last recorded92,613 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 HSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,613 miles

Offside Rear bump stop deteriated

n/s sil has some damage

Pass 4 Apr 2017 91,830 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 90,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,367 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 89,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,272 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 87,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,101 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 83,098 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,782 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 71,318 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,318 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nearside rear lamp cracked and has slight condensation

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,462 miles

dent in nearside front roof

Fail 23 Mar 2009 53,237 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

dent in nearside front roof

nearside front headlight condensated

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,015 miles

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,682 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 HSU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HSU, 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 HSU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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