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RV54 PHZ

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,524 mi
Last recorded202,524 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 PHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2017 202,524 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 178,849 miles

handbrake lever slightly high

o/s/f headlight lens slightly deteriorated

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Nov 2015 164,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,363 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated/corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 137,544 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing lower on edges

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 137,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing lower on inner edge

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2012 127,013 miles

off side head lamp damp in side

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2012 127,013 miles

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

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

off side head lamp damp in side

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2011 118,126 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 111,191 miles

offside headlight misted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,499 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 85,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 85,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 70,259 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 PHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV54 PHZ, 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 PHZ is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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