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EG53 RLV

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

70,578 mi
Last recorded70,578 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 RLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,578 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 70,578 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,405 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Apr 2017 68,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Central stop lamp not working

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 64,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,663 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,825 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded And Worn

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,807 miles

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

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

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

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded And Worn

Fail 4 Apr 2013 54,145 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,145 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,817 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,036 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,036 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 35,468 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,629 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 30,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,020 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,611 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 16,598 miles

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

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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EG53 RLV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EG53 RLV, 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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EG53 RLV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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