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OV54 LXC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,490 mi
Last recorded85,490 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 85,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp cracked and taped /bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 81,612 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 76,917 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,523 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wing mirrors secured with tape

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,172 miles

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 66,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,732 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 56,930 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,623 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,849 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 50,030 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,958 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,742 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 10 Dec 2009 35,790 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 30,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,539 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 23,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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 LXC 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 80%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

OV54 LXC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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