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SO54 OUB

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,127 mi
Last recorded54,127 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 54,127 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2020 54,127 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 51,466 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 48,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn bald inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 48,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn bald inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 46,493 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre worn bald outer edge

Fail 31 May 2017 46,493 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre worn bald outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,281 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn bald

Pass 12 May 2015 42,383 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 40,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,973 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 38,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 36,662 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 36,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,017 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,016 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,516 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 17,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,929 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 OUB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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