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RL53 FVO

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,565 mi
Last recorded95,565 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 FVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 944,451 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2018 94,427 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,422 miles

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

rear silencer bracket broken

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired top mount washer incorrectly fitted (2.4.A.2)

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

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

rear silencer bracket broken

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,432 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

both front and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

both front tyres 2-3mm in tread

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2015 67,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear silencer corroded

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

both front and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

both front tyres 2-3mm in tread

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,574 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 57,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 38,724 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,240 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 34,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high vis brake light not working

nearside head lamp misted

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,417 miles

high vis brake light not working

nearside head lamp misted

Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,078 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 31,078 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,406 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,297 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 25,503 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 FVO is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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