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OW04 KYG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,014 mi
Last recorded108,014 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 KYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 108,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 8 Mar 2019 103,927 miles

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN SUSPENSION

WIPERS POOR

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,583 miles

Exhaust corroded and top skin falling off

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front No brake pads inspection

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 93,583 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre (4.1.D.1e)

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

Exhaust corroded and top skin falling off

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front No brake pads inspection

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside headlamp moist

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,911 miles

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

Offside head lamp moist

exhaust deteriorated centre box outer skin

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,911 miles

oil leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside head lamp moist

exhaust deteriorated centre box outer skin

Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,476 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 55,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,698 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,698 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,179 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 27,993 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 27,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 24,823 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 22,087 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,101 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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OW04 KYG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW04 KYG, 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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OW04 KYG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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