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OV04 KVH

2004 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,733 mi
Last recorded98,733 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 KVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,733 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 96,689 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 95,062 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 92,612 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 83,371 miles

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

coolant low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 73,034 miles

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)

engine oil low

front wipers split

left hand front headlamp poor beam pattern

rear tyres perishing

right hand front headlamp full of water

right hand headlamp poor beam pattern

Fail 18 Feb 2013 73,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine oil low

front wipers split

left hand front headlamp poor beam pattern

rear tyres perishing

right hand front headlamp full of water

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,117 miles

o/s headlight condensed

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres getting low

slight exhaust blow from rear

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 10 Mar 2011 55,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,119 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 46,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 27,976 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,253 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 KVH is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVH, 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 KVH is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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