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OY04 VEV

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,035 mi
Last recorded81,035 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 81,035 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,928 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s rear in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,154 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,626 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,200 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 59,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 54,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre & rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2017 47,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,746 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,306 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,574 miles

Both side repeater bulbs discoloured

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Fail 14 Mar 2013 30,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,471 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,917 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,681 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 18,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,304 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 11,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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OY04 VEV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY04 VEV, 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 OY04 VEV registered?

OY04 VEV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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