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OV54 LAE

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,365 mi
Last recorded53,365 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 LAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 53,365 miles

EML illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box bracket corroded and broken

Fail 2 Jan 2015 53,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

EML illuminated on dash

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust box bracket corroded and broken

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,961 miles

corrosion on exhaust

front pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 37,256 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 37,085 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,454 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 31,454 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres perished

x2 child seats fitted in rear

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,565 miles

all four tyres perishing, slight sidewall damage to o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,271 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,905 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 LAE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OV54 LAE, 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 OV54 LAE registered?

OV54 LAE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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