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CV04 RJX

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,601 mi
Last recorded158,601 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 RJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 158,601 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 May 2024 158,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,193 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 155,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 149,131 miles

EWL light on

Front Brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2021 149,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bracket snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

EWL light on

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 147,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 147,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 145,328 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 145,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 141,064 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 141,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

EWL on

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 139,462 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front tyre getting low

Fail 18 Jan 2017 139,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2015 127,418 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 120,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 110,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2013 110,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,128 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 103,125 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bump stop missing rear axle

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,360 miles

Bonnet pull damaged

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 95,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Bonnet pull damaged

Front brake discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 87,967 miles

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

some uneven application on rear service brake

Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,809 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 73,809 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 58,153 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 58,153 miles

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

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

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,960 miles

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

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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CV04 RJX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CV04 RJX, 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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CV04 RJX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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