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RV54 YRF

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,115 mi
Last recorded108,115 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 YRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,115 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 108,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one bolt missing on each road wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,765 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 103,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,018 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 86,096 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 86,095 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 63,649 miles

unable too view front brake pads

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,644 miles

3rd brake light not working, possibly unplugged

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front track rod ends have slight play

n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 46,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear bump stops missing

front imbalance high

n/s/f brakes grabbing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,800 miles

bump stops missing

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear tyres 3mm

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,991 miles

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

Oil leak

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,541 miles

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

some wear in front brake discs

Pass 15 Aug 2009 23,866 miles

eml light on

Pass 2 Aug 2008 19,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 17,528 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 YRF is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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