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OW04 UDS

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 UDS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 111,566 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s+n/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,343 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 109,343 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s+n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,510 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 105,510 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,066 miles

build up of condensation in nearside headlamp, but not effecting light output.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,687 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 95,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 90,820 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 90,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 80,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 80,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,009 miles

back box corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 78,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

back box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,083 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,060 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 56,216 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

deterioration of wiper blades

hand brake travel

Fail 1 May 2008 50,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

noise on front suspension

Pass 1 May 2008 50,379 miles

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

noise on front suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2007 48,648 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 UDS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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