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OV54 LWO

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,995 mi
Last recorded138,995 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 LWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2023 138,995 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps down under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

door straps on both front doors broke

noise on o/s front suspension leg on full lock possible top mounting

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 125,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S REAR SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, LOW TREAD LEVEL CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 125,110 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective O/S REAR LENS SMASHED (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S REAR SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, LOW TREAD LEVEL CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 125,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE, LOW TREAD LEVEL CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged CENTRAL WINDSCREEN MIRROR CRACKED/DAMAGED ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 114,879 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken O/S & N/S FRONT COILS SPRINGS SNAPPED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray insecure O/S & N/S FRONT UNDERTRAY INSECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn N/S FRONT DROP LINK BALL JOINT EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE, TREAD BELOW LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Non obligatory mirror damaged CENTRAL WINDSCREEN MIRROR CRACKED/DAMAGED ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 107,182 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear sill corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2018 104,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear sill corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,747 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 97,747 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,856 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,856 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,799 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,751 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,760 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,445 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,411 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,809 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,942 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 LWO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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