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OV54 TSX

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,580 mi
Last recorded73,580 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 TSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,580 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

at least 1 exhaust metal mount incomplete and not supporting the system.

exhaust shows corrosion.

lower gearbox areas show major oil/fluid contamination.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

rear exhaust metal mounting strap incomplete and not fully supporting the system.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

at least 1 exhaust metal mount incomplete and not supporting the system.

exhaust shows corrosion.

lower gearbox areas show major oil/fluid contamination.

off side rear tyre perished/cracked.

rear exhaust metal mounting strap incomplete and not fully supporting the system.

Pass 5 Mar 2016 65,632 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 65,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,710 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heat sheild slightly insercure

centre stop lamp inoperative

nearside + offside front + rear tyres slightly perished in tread but no ply or cords visible at time of test

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion to rear exhaust system

Fail 20 Oct 2014 49,708 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust heat sheild slightly insercure

centre stop lamp inoperative

coolant level low

nearside + offside front + rear tyres slightly perished in tread but no ply or cords visible at time of test

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 21 Nov 2013 47,291 miles

front brake pads very low (3mm)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2013 47,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads very low (3mm)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,821 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 38,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,640 miles

all 4 tyres on this vehicle are deteriorating on the sidewalls and cracking 185/60/15...

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,812 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 22,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,200 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 TSX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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