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RV54 NLM

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,301 mi
Last recorded76,301 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 NLM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,301 miles

E.M.Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear brake (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 28%

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 76,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E.M.Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear brake (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake has slight binding

Offside front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Oil leak

Oil level low

Rear axle has a brake imbalance of 28%

Rear silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,978 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,746 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 58,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively perished (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,523 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust back box corroded

offside bump stop missing

Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perrished

exhaust back box corroded

offside bump stop missing

Fail 25 Sep 2013 42,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

all tyres perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 42,548 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all tyres perrished

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,029 miles

center brake light not working

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,029 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center brake light not working

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 30,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,173 miles

offside number plate light cover missing

Fail 11 Sep 2010 28,161 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside number plate light cover missing

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,097 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 21,097 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 17,366 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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RV54 NLM is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 RV54 NLM, 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 RV54 NLM registered?

RV54 NLM is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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