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RL53 GWV

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,849 mi
Last recorded58,849 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 GWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 58,849 miles

advanced corrosion and blowing to rear exhaust box plus box strap broken corrosion to the rest of system

advanced corrosion and wear to inside of each front brake disc

both head lamps damp

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,838 miles

advanced corrosion to rear exhaust box

advanced wear to both front brake discs

cracks in outer wall of o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 46,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,879 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 24,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 24,828 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 GWV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

RL53 GWV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2004.

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The MOT history for RL53 GWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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