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HV54 RXM

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,170 mi
Last recorded47,170 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 RXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 47,170 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 44,904 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,252 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 42,252 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 40,004 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 39,859 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,023 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 38,165 miles

exhaust vibrating

Pass 6 Sep 2016 37,508 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,741 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

185-61-15h

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 31,506 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 31,506 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,356 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sidewall damage on offside front tyre

tyre size 185-60-15h

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,156 miles

both front tyres & offside rear tyre have perished sidewalls

Fail 9 Sep 2011 26,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres & offside rear tyre have perished sidewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,747 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 21,403 miles

wiper blades poor condition...

Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,406 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,383 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres have nails in them....

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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HV54 RXM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HV54 RXM, 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 HV54 RXM registered?

HV54 RXM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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