MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded on inner faces
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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