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OV54 VNX

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,357 mi
Last recorded173,357 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 173,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and puncture near inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses showing signs of slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust front mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 173,354 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lenses diffused (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and puncture near inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses showing signs of slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust front mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 169,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight leak and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 163,703 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

play in nearside front top mount

Pass 26 Sep 2019 160,181 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 160,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 157,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,611 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 153,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 151,103 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 142,415 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,900 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 120,601 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on.

Front tyres Close to legal limit.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box outer casing deteriotated.

Pass 12 Nov 2012 108,087 miles

Rear exhaust box weak.

The engine managment light is on.

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm in the central 3/4 but below 1.6mm outside this area.

o/s/r side trim missing.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 95,639 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 95,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 83,831 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 54,828 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,828 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 43,043 miles

Damage to offside rear wheel arch

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 VNX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

OV54 VNX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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