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OV04 VAA

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,330 mi
Last recorded46,330 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,330 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,974 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,565 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 37,619 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 37,619 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 34,524 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,245 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)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2009 28,556 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 28,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,097 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 23,076 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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