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RX54 HLU

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,995 mi
Last recorded99,995 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 HLU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 99,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 99,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all stop lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 87,531 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,488 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 78,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight brake bind o/s/r

Fail 13 Jan 2017 73,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Slight brake bind o/s/r

both front tyres tread low (2.5mm)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,439 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 69,439 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 64,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,218 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 57,218 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,619 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,049 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 38,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,087 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 26,633 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 26,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,748 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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RX54 HLU is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 RX54 HLU, 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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RX54 HLU is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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