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RL53 WHP

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,831 mi
Last recorded60,831 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,831 miles

bonnet pull broken

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2014 60,829 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet pull broken

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2013 56,397 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet pull broken

rear exhaust rusty/bracket broken

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,397 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

bonnet pull broken

rear exhaust rusty/bracket broken

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,839 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,715 miles

Air bag warning light on

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

N/s/r tyre has a slight flat spot

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

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

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

Slight damage to o/s/f bumper

Slight damage to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,399 miles

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

windscreen has a coating that is starting to fade causing a film that may prevent a clear veiw to the front of the vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

coolant leak poss from rad

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2009 36,506 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,955 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 30,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

splinter of metal n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2007 28,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

large piece of metal in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,113 miles

large piece of metal in n/s/r tyre

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 WHP is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WHP, 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 WHP is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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