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RL53 FWN

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,794 mi
Last recorded70,794 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 70,794 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust in poor condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

gearbox bracket insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2019 70,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust in poor condition

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

gearbox bracket insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,734 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

tyre wearing on inner side

Fail 19 Apr 2018 66,705 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 62,959 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Apr 2016 62,959 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,556 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 61,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 48,006 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,006 miles

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

exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,707 miles

exhaust tailbox corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 4 Feb 2011 44,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 44,017 miles

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

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,859 miles

front brake discs pitted and corroded

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,282 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 32,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 27,589 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,414 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

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 FWN is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FWN, 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 FWN is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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