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MV04 RLX

2004 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,576 mi
Last recorded122,576 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV04 RLX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 122,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 119,631 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 119,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 104,621 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,471 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,398 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,294 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,889 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 68,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,316 miles

Bonnet handle damaged and insecure.

Clutch near end of life.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Lens missing from nearside number plate lamp.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.

Recommend service.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,315 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Bonnet handle damaged and insecure.

Clutch near end of life.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Lens missing from nearside number plate lamp.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.

Recommend service.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,781 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 52,776 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre splitting

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 40,603 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bonet opener ( handle ) loose

n/s/f tyre slightly cut outer wall

n/s/r tyre cracked outer wall

o/s/r tyre cracked outer wall

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,603 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonet opener ( handle ) loose

n/s/f tyre slightly cut outer wall

n/s/r tyre cracked outer wall

o/s/r tyre cracked outer wall

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,000 miles

windscreen marked

Fail 13 Jul 2010 31,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

windscreen marked

Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2009 26,488 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

strong advise for off side front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,925 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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MV04 RLX is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MV04 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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MV04 RLX is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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