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OW04 UUS

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,924 mi
Last recorded105,924 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 UUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 105,924 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 105,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 101,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 97,103 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 97,103 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 93,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall & tread area perished but not yet exposing inner cords

Nearside Rear wearing on inner portion of the tyre

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

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

Offside Rear lightly perishing on the outer sidewall to tread area of the tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2016 90,987 miles

Front and rear indicators slightly discoloured and side repeaters

Nearside rear tyre near legal limit

Offside front lower arm front bush unbonding

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 May 2015 88,334 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2015 88,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 83,732 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre misshapen

Fail 6 May 2014 83,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre misshapen

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,845 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 78,843 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,926 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 70,921 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 61,191 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,826 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 44,111 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 38,352 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,160 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 UUS is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UUS, 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 UUS is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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