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RY54 HLR

2004 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,542 mi
Last recorded112,542 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Citroen C358,776 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 HLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,874 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 105,872 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 98,779 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight damage to light lens

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 18 Sep 2017 98,779 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight damage to light lens

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2016 90,875 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,724 miles

Corosion to exhaust centre pipe

Corosion to n/s/r suspension coil spring

Distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Oil leak

Passenger air bag switched off

Some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

Temporary fuel cap fitted of tidhtening type

Wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 9 Sep 2015 83,724 miles

Corosion to exhaust centre pipe

Corosion to n/s/r suspension coil spring

Distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

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

Oil leak

Passenger air bag switched off

Some binding to n/s/r wheel when rotated

Temporary fuel cap fitted of tidhtening type

Wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,553 miles

corosion to exhaust system

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

temorary fuel cap of securing type fitted

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 18 Sep 2014 75,553 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corosion to exhaust system

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

temorary fuel cap of securing type fitted

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,004 miles

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim.

front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s/f devoid of tread on inner edge

o/s/r seat belt slow retracting

tightening type temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,020 miles

air bag light on

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim / starting to affect tyre run out

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing shields loose / damage to front suspension lower front mountings

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

n/s/r bump stop loose / o/s/r missing

slight binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 55,986 miles

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

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

air bag light on

corosion to exhaust rear silencer / strap coroded through

distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim / starting to affect tyre run out

front brake pads appear to be getting low

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wing shields loose / damage to front suspension lower front mountings

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

n/s/r bump stop loose / o/s/r missing

slight binding to o/s/r wheel when rotated

some binding to o/s/f wheel when rotated

Fail 15 Sep 2011 47,655 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

corosion to rear exhaust silencer

damage to n/s/r light lens

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted

rear tyres almost down to wear bars / tyres deteriating

some distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,655 miles

corosion to rear exhaust silencer

damage to n/s/r light lens

n/s/f tyre outer side wall scuffed

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested / child seat fitted

rear tyres almost down to wear bars / tyres deteriating

some distortion to n/s/f wheel inner rim

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

small hole in n/s/r lamp , lighting not effected

Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

screw and nail in n/s/r tyre

screw in n/s/f tyre

small hole in n/s/r lamp , lighting not effected

Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,181 miles

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre scuffed to outer side wall 1 nail and 1 screw in n/s/r tyre cuts to o/s/r tyre tread area cords not visaable

n/s/r and n/s repeater lamp starting to discolour

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

rear light lenses damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2009 29,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre scuffed to outer side wall 1 nail and 1 screw in n/s/r tyre cuts to o/s/r tyre tread area cords not visaable

n/s/r and n/s repeater lamp starting to discolour

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

rear light lenses damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2008 19,473 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 9,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to see all brake pads

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 HLR is a 2004 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR is a 2004 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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