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CX54 RSU

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,802 mi
Last recorded99,802 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 RSU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 99,802 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 99,802 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,544 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 94,544 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2016 90,095 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 79,109 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 79,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,873 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 67,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,625 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 61,625 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,442 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 47,354 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,637 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,954 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,429 miles

both front brake discs corroded

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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CX54 RSU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CX54 RSU, 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 CX54 RSU registered?

CX54 RSU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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