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OV54 LXB

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust blow

Pass 28 Apr 2016 152,750 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Rear (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corrocded

Pass 15 May 2015 148,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 144,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 139,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 139,260 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 116,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front fog lights broken

offside front brake slightly binding on

rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,687 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 89,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 70,745 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop lamp inoprative

Fail 27 Jan 2009 56,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,758 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,975 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link advanced wear

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,524 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 LXB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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