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RJ54 UCB

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,460 mi
Last recorded114,460 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 UCB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 114,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 104,147 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 104,147 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 90,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,636 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,018 miles

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

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

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

front both brake disc slightly worn

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 25 Nov 2010 62,018 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front both brake disc slightly worn

nearside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,668 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 26,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 10,691 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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RJ54 UCB is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red 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 RJ54 UCB, 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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RJ54 UCB is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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