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OV54 EZB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,160 mi
Last recorded108,160 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 EZB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 108,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,598 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Sep 2023 101,598 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,209 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2022 96,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2021 90,173 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 90,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 81,346 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 81,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 73,839 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 73,838 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,332 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 57,792 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Oct 2017 57,790 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,000 miles

Slight roughness from N/S & O/S/F top suspension mounts

Fail 5 Aug 2015 56,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Slight roughness from N/S & O/S/F top suspension mounts

Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,874 miles

rear silencer corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2014 55,874 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake operation very stiff

rear silencer corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2013 50,733 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,452 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 41,395 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,084 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 28,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,885 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,835 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,717 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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OV54 EZB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV54 EZB, 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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OV54 EZB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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