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RY54 HLE

2004 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

61,433 mi
Last recorded61,433 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 HLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust rusted and bracket broken but system secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 61,433 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust rusted and bracket broken but system secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 57,607 miles

Oil leak ()

eml light on

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2017 57,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

eml light on

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,607 miles

the engine management lamp is illuminated

Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the engine management lamp is illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,736 miles

rear exhaust box andmounting brk corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2014 44,745 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusted and bracket

Fail 21 Jul 2014 44,745 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

rear exhaust box rusted and bracket

Fail 5 Jul 2013 40,831 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,947 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 36,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,130 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 33,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,150 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,766 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 18,070 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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RY54 HLE is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RY54 HLE, 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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RY54 HLE is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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