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OV54 KYX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,749 mi
Last recorded99,749 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 KYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 99,749 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,188 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 18,884 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.79mm plus bald both edges ( close to wearing through) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus bald inner edge ( close to wearing through) (4.1.E.1)

both rear bump stops missing

front springs and offside rear spring corroded

offside rear wheel tight to turn and offside rear pads aprox 2-3mm worn more than nearside rear pads

play both steering arm inner ball joints

Fail 29 Sep 2017 84,033 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.79mm plus bald both edges ( close to wearing through) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus bald inner edge ( close to wearing through) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust middle section corroded

front springs and offside rear spring corroded

offside rear wheel tight to turn and offside rear pads aprox 2-3mm worn more than nearside rear pads

play both steering arm inner ball joints

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,510 miles

offside rear spring corroded

rear box corroded

rear bump stops missing

Fail 4 Oct 2016 76,510 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear spring corroded

rear box corroded

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,068 miles

front number plate letters deteriating

nearside front tyre 2.6mm

nearside rear tyre 2.58 mm

offside front side light bulb black

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 30 Sep 2014 58,876 miles

advise remove rear wheels to check inner pads

offside rear coil spring corroeded

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight blow exhaust sleeved join between middle and rear

slight play offside steerring arm inner ball joint

Pass 18 Oct 2013 52,243 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front drop link slight play

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear number plate loose

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,808 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 43,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 36,807 miles

slight play offside steering arm

offside rear spring corroded

rear box and both rear box mounts corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 36,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre 2.6mm plus presure down

offside rear spring corroded

offside wiper split

rear box and both rear box mounts corroded

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 22 Oct 2010 31,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear box outer case and mounting bracket corroded

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,002 miles

rear box outer case and mounting bracket corroded

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 19 Oct 2009 24,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear box corroded along seam and around mounting bracket

Pass 19 Oct 2009 24,820 miles

rear box corroded along seam and around mounting bracket

Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,523 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,950 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 KYX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KYX, 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 KYX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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