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RL53 GVU

2004 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,052 mi
Last recorded52,052 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 GVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 52,052 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 51,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 51,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 50,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 49,063 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 47,901 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 46,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 45,532 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,671 miles

rettle from cat

wipers starting to perrish

Pass 28 May 2012 42,731 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot check rear row seat belt retainers due to customers fitted blanket over rear seats.severe engine sump area oil leaks,recommend inspection and repairs,as soon as possible.

Fail 28 May 2012 42,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cannot check rear row seat belt retainers due to customers fitted blanket over rear seats.severe engine sump area oil leaks,recommend inspection and repairs,as soon as possible.

Pass 24 May 2011 39,921 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,033 miles

Corosion starting on outer cover of rear silencer box

Front brake discs and pads worn advise inspection and measurement with wheels removed

Noise in engine noted during emission test advise inspection

Small splits starting on ends of front wiper blades

Pass 26 May 2009 32,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 26,988 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 26,988 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,634 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 GVU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

RL53 GVU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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