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OV04 KVR

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

156,583 mi
Last recorded156,583 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 KVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 156,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 153,109 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water inside. replace asap. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre no repair. ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective machine polish lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR indicator interference. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and X2 bushes worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 152,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF water inside. OSF polish lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material recommend replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp X2 NSR/OSR indicator interference. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle and X2 bushes worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2023 149,712 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to headlamp misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2023 149,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 146,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section - Hole in join - Middle to rear on bend in pipe has hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R light cluster cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to N/S lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 146,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section - Hole in join - Middle to rear on bend in pipe has hole (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S/R light cluster cracked

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to N/S lower section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 143,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside windscreen cracked

small hole front exhaust pipe

Fail 27 Jul 2021 143,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside windscreen cracked

small hole front exhaust pipe

Pass 28 Jul 2020 141,746 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 24 Jul 2020 141,746 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 139,989 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox stabalizer arm bush split

hi-level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre split between tread

windscreen cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2019 139,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

windscreen cracked

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox stabalizer arm bush split

hi-level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre split between tread

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 136,904 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Side repeaters faded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 133,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 133,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 129,537 miles

hi-level stop light not working

windscreen cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2016 129,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hi-level stop light not working

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,095 miles

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

hi-level stop light not working

Fail 1 Apr 2015 126,095 miles

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

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

hi-level stop light not working

Fail 26 Mar 2014 122,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 26 Mar 2014 122,679 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 23 Mar 2013 119,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 114,113 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 103,985 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 87,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,046 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,932 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 KVR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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