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RV52 LNZ

2004 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV52 LNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 52,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,513 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 52,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,918 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 51,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,575 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 46,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 44,804 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

high level brake light has a bulb not working

middle & rear exhaust deteriated

nsf tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not exposing the cords

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,646 miles

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

high level brake light has a bulb out

nsf tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not exposing the cords

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 23 Jan 2015 42,646 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

high level brake light has a bulb out

nsf tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not exposing the cords

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 12 Feb 2014 40,221 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,671 miles

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

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)

Offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,667 miles

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

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

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)

Offside rear road wheel slightly distorted

Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,173 miles

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,823 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 24,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,149 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,912 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,252 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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RV52 LNZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RV52 LNZ, 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 RV52 LNZ registered?

RV52 LNZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RV52 LNZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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