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RN53 CZL

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,135 mi
Last recorded87,135 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 CZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,135 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

o/s headlamp innards in poor condition(temp repair carried out)

park brake travel long

Fail 24 Jun 2025 87,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

park brake travel long

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 66,653 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 66,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,242 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 53,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 52,234 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 44,343 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured ALL front. rear ,side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 39,032 miles

Damage to o/s of vehicle

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 39,032 miles

Damage to o/s of vehicle

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 36,131 miles

Damage to o/s/r bodywork

Free travel in parking brake

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 36,131 miles

Damage to o/s/r bodywork

Free travel in parking brake

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,907 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Slight damage to o/s/r bodywork

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,665 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 22,803 miles

free travel on parking brake

Pass 16 Jan 2014 22,769 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 21,497 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 19,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 16,786 miles

advance exhaust blow centre section just passed at time of test needs attention asap

engine oil leak

headlight aims on lower limits

high rear brake inbalance

Pass 30 Dec 2009 14,519 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 11,704 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 9,176 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 7,061 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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RN53 CZL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RN53 CZL, 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 RN53 CZL registered?

RN53 CZL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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