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RN53 CZV

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,524 mi
Last recorded82,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 82,524 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,813 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses cloudy, affecting pattern but not excessively

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 81,813 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure spring not located in top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses cloudy, affecting pattern but not excessively

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 81,054 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre curbed/perished

both front tyres low

offside rear bump stop missing

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,402 miles

both headlamps deteriorating

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 11 Feb 2020 80,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamps deteriorating

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,757 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2018 77,224 miles

Offside Rear coil spring slight corrosion

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

knock from steering

Fail 5 Feb 2018 77,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring slight corrosion

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

knock from steering

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,845 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,397 miles

Offside Rear coil spring slight corrosion

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 66,785 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 62,909 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,909 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,723 miles

Oil leak

front brake balance on upper limit

front brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 58,680 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

front brake balance on upper limit

front brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

rear brake balance on upper limit

slight binding offside rear brake

some corrosion in rear exhaust silencer

Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear brake balance on upper limit

slight binding offside rear brake

some corrosion in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 16 Feb 2011 50,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,538 miles

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

OSR tyre perished

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 10 Feb 2009 38,103 miles

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

slight pitting on front brake discs

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,688 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 27,837 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 CZV is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RN53 CZV, 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 CZV registered?

RN53 CZV is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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