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RJ04 ESG

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,785 mi
Last recorded42,785 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 ESG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 42,785 miles

bad engine oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Nov 2015 42,785 miles

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

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

bad engine oil leak

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2014 33,249 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer,exterior condition very poor

Pass 28 May 2014 33,249 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer,exterior condition very poor

Pass 20 May 2013 28,491 miles

exhaust rear box heavily corroded

offside wiper poor

Pass 1 Jun 2012 24,467 miles

both rear tyres 9yrs old

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,804 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,042 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 18,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,830 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 11,357 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 11,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RJ04 ESG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ04 ESG, 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 RJ04 ESG registered?

RJ04 ESG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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