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RL04 CLJ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,369 mi
Last recorded93,369 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 CLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,369 miles

EML light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,880 miles

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

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

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

front wiperblades split

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,604 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,209 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

water ingress to offside headlight

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,209 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

water ingress to offside headlight

Pass 8 Apr 2011 49,131 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 49,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner brake pads appear to be getting low

both front tyres on limit, both rear tyres getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,439 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 32,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,149 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust tailpipe

Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,000 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

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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RL04 CLJ 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 76.9%.

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 RL04 CLJ, 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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RL04 CLJ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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