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OV54 URX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,280 mi
Last recorded143,280 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 143,280 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

eml on

Fail 6 Apr 2018 143,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

eml on

Pass 8 Apr 2017 140,862 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Apr 2017 140,860 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 137,721 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 30 Mar 2016 137,721 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

eml on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 130,065 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 125,040 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 124,977 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 122,027 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 119,631 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 115,491 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 115,484 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2009 111,746 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 111,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 100,213 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 69,539 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 URX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 URX, 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 URX registered?

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

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