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RN53 EPC

2004 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

240,086 mi
Last recorded240,086 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 EPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 240,086 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 240,076 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 235,228 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 235,221 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 226,529 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

wiper blades - poor

Pass 21 Jan 2015 214,220 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 214,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 206,079 miles

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 206,079 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Paper in contact with catalyst potential fire risk

Pass 23 Jan 2013 200,355 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 200,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 196,045 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 196,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 173,981 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 173,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 149,758 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 149,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 124,709 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2009 124,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,238 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 99,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 70,079 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 EPC is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RN53 EPC, 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 EPC is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2004.

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