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RN53 EOL

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,520 mi
Last recorded68,520 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 EOL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 68,520 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Wipers noisy

Fail 11 Feb 2026 68,520 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Wipers noisy

Pass 11 Feb 2025 68,516 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box deteriorated

offside rear inner sill corroded

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2024 68,454 miles

Corrosion in offside rear inner sill area

Front wipers noisy

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

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,413 miles

Front wiper blades noisy

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2023 68,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front wiper blades noisy

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,402 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2022 68,402 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,299 miles

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

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,041 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 67,358 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,288 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 51,948 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty and coming away

Fail 26 Jan 2016 51,946 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty and coming away

Fail 20 Jan 2015 47,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 47,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,796 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 42,796 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,282 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,604 miles

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

some corrosion in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,277 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,653 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 19 Jan 2009 24,030 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 13,714 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 EOL is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 EOL, 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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RN53 EOL is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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