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RL53 GWW

2004 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 GWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 70,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam Image JUST ! Visable : Investigation - Required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 70,420 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam Image JUST ! Visable : Investigation - Required (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 65,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges slight wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 65,002 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre edges slight wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head light lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 61,263 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 56,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 56,441 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 52,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 52,359 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 46,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 43,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 37,628 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,233 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,789 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 27,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 22,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 20,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 17,584 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,973 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,237 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 11,237 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 7,150 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 5,849 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 5,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 5,013 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 GWW is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL53 GWW registered?

RL53 GWW is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is RL53 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL53 GWW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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