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RL53 DDZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,860 mi
Last recorded41,860 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 DDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,860 miles

Offside Rear slightly low performance

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 36,183 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,945 miles

exhaust deteriorating

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Feb 2013 33,945 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Jan 2012 37,205 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust deteriorating

o/s door mirror slightly loose

parking brake lever near end of working travel

tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,205 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

o/s door mirror slightly loose

parking brake lever near end of working travel

tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,274 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 29,503 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 29,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,660 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,143 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 22,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,721 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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RL53 DDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RL53 DDZ, 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 RL53 DDZ registered?

RL53 DDZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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