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CX54 RXP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,760 mi
Last recorded126,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 RXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 126,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 121,640 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,292 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2015 113,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 104,711 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

crank shaft auxillery puley requires attention soon

Fail 11 Nov 2014 104,704 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

cracnk shaft auxillary pulley requires attention soon

Pass 12 Jan 2013 90,573 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 75,672 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,381 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 75,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,427 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 66,427 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 55,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,548 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,985 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 43,985 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,654 miles

1 diesel injector seal blowing

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

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

n/s/f headlamp has condensation but not affecting beam pattern

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 RXP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RXP, 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 RXP registered?

CX54 RXP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is CX54 RXP safe to buy?

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