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RN04 ZRL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,770 mi
Last recorded79,770 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 ZRL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,770 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Nearside front headlight lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front steering arm slight play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 79,766 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both rear tyres worn

Nearside front headlight lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2023 75,542 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering system slightly rough Slight roughness on steering (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 75,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering system slightly rough Slight roughness on steering (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,359 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 66,344 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front door check strap worn

both front lower arm front bush's perishing

headlight deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroding

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

Pass 2 Nov 2020 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 64,195 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,032 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,204 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 51,715 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2015 48,929 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2015 48,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,908 miles

Bonnet rod clip damaged

Exhaust rusted

Offside rear tyre 3.3mm,,,Nearside rear tyre 3.5mm

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,552 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,434 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,328 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 37,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,874 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 29,874 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 23,230 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,230 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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RN04 ZRL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RN04 ZRL, 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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RN04 ZRL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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