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RL53 FVA

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,526 mi
Last recorded122,526 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,526 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 122,490 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,203 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 120,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S N/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 115,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release handle insecure

both front headlights deteriorating & have condensation

both front tyres close to limits

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

exhaust corroded in places & rear bracket missing but still supported

fluctuation on front & rear brakes

radiator fan noisy

Fail 23 Dec 2014 115,847 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet release handle insecure

both front headlights deteriorating & have condensation

both front tyres close to limits

corrosion on both rear coil springs

corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

exhaust corroded in places & rear bracket missing but still supported

fluctuation on front & rear brakes

radiator fan noisy

Fail 3 Dec 2013 111,526 miles

coolant fan noisy

corrosion on brake discs

exhaust corroded in places

rear exhaust bracket missing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cant adjust nearside front headlight properly

condensation in offside front headlight lens

Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cant adjust nearside front headlight properly

condensation in offside front headlight lens

coolant fan noisy

corrosion on brake discs

exhaust corroded in places

rear exhaust bracket missing

Pass 4 Dec 2012 105,666 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 97,198 miles

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 25 Oct 2011 97,198 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,195 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 94,193 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 88,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,037 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 67,689 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,036 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 FVA is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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