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RL53 DDK

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,049 mi
Last recorded139,049 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 DDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 139,049 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

Pass 26 Jan 2018 13,776 miles

CRACK IN SCREEN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 25 Jan 2018 137,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

ABS light very dim

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

Nearside Front screen cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack / inner joints

Rear both sides sills / chassis slightly corroded

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

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 15 Jan 2018 137,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ABS light very dim

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front screen cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight play in steering rack / inner joints

Rear both sides sills / chassis slightly corroded

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

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

high level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavily worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 137,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and rubber lifting (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

crack in n/s screen

front tyres low edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 134,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on limit and perished

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low inner edge on limit nail in tread and perished

front brake discs worn, heavily corroded and in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

long travel handbrake

Pass 8 May 2015 125,050 miles

front brake disc's corroded

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Apr 2015 125,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,355 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

slight play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Mar 2013 105,088 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 105,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,042 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,042 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 90,180 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,521 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 81,521 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,572 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,162 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 43,372 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 43,372 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RL53 DDK is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RL53 DDK, 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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RL53 DDK is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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