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SO54 OUA

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,232 mi
Last recorded112,232 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OUA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 112,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under body and components are corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2017 112,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under body and components are corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,110 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)

Offside Rear brake slightly corroded

both front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

front sub frame very rusty

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 106,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake performance not tested leaking from nearside rear brake drum (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear brake slightly corroded

both front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear brake ferrules slightly corroded

front sub frame very rusty

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 100,354 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,319 miles

front subframe showing corossion

Fail 12 Dec 2014 96,319 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

front subframe showing corossion

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wipert blade deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2013 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wipert blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 86,056 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,909 miles

handbrake lever high

steering rack has slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,493 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 57,771 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Dec 2009 57,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,776 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 30,179 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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SO54 OUA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO54 OUA, 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 SO54 OUA registered?

SO54 OUA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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