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RV54 PFG

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

152,792 mi
Last recorded152,792 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 152,792 miles

Offside front headlight deteriorated

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 148,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 148,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 144,979 miles

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

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2017 144,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2016 137,612 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2016 137,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 130,477 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 130,477 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 122,611 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 9 Sep 2014 122,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,899 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 114,899 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,759 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,871 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 72,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,398 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,362 miles

surface rust on exhaust

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 PFG is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PFG, 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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RV54 PFG is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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