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RL53 GXD

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

49,890 mi
Last recorded49,890 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 GXD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 49,890 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2024 49,557 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 49,557 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 48,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 48,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,840 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 47,402 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,970 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,029 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,173 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,868 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,985 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,889 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,316 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,592 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 16,650 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 GXD is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

RL53 GXD is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is RL53 GXD safe to buy?

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