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RK53 HXG

2004 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,127 mi
Last recorded89,127 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HXG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,127 miles

Exhaust corroded and damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2021 89,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded and damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,896 miles

Central and rear exhaust deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lens cover missing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 84,896 miles

Central and rear exhaust deteriorated

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lens cover missing

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,101 miles

Free play on parking brake lever - adjustment or repair advised

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From interior mirror ()

Middle and rear exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In centre tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot code 3813 (185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 80,030 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 80,015 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 80,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported x2 (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,055 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 57,968 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 57,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 39,277 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 39,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 25,609 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)

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

airbag light illuminated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,818 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 22,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,675 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 16,147 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,824 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 9,437 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 6,537 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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RK53 HXG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK53 HXG, 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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RK53 HXG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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