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PN54 RXV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 RXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 109,457 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 109,328 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 107,399 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 107,399 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,408 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 101,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,236 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded no exhaust gases leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2013 89,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust corroded no exhaust gases leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,397 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls not deep enough to reach ply

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside tread no cuts or ply showing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,397 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls not deep enough to reach ply

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre worn smooth on inside tread no cuts or ply showing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,762 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear centre seat belt runs under seat cover

Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,762 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear centre seat belt runs under seat cover

Pass 19 Oct 2010 57,052 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 50,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,241 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 40,720 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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PN54 RXV 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 58.8%.

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 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 PN54 RXV, 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 PN54 RXV registered?

PN54 RXV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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