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OV04 VAD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,359 mi
Last recorded81,359 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VAD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,359 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust back box delaminating

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,463 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 81,498 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Fail 8 Sep 2017 81,498 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,911 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,578 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 51,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,753 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,503 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,389 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,192 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 34,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 22,712 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 VAD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

OV04 VAD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 April 2004.

Is OV04 VAD safe to buy?

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