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EG53 RLX

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,551 mi
Last recorded135,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 RLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 135,551 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,115 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,839 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,680 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 75,283 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Jan 2016 75,283 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,915 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 66,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 61,240 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroded slightly

both front indicators slightly dis-coloured

both front tyres worn on inside edge close to limit

offside front side repeator slightly dis-coloured

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to limit

Pass 5 Feb 2014 61,240 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly

both front indicators slightly dis-coloured

both front tyres worn on inside edge close to limit

offside front side repeator slightly dis-coloured

offside rear tyre perished and worn close to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,859 miles

Offside rear tyre has sidewall perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 53,852 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has sidewall perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,735 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

right hand rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2011 44,359 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,100 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,278 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 32,262 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has thorn in inner sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2008 26,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,868 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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EG53 RLX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLX, 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 RLX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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