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AD53 BEO

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,912 mi
Last recorded116,912 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 116,912 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 108,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front side wall perishing

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

Nearside Rear side wall perishing

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front side wall perishing

Offside Rear side wall perishing

eml light on

slight oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 101,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 99,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2014 99,964 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 91,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 83,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,803 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 74,748 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,118 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 66,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,866 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 44,842 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 44,820 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Dec 2006 31,105 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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AD53 BEO is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 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 AD53 BEO, 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 23 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD53 BEO registered?

AD53 BEO is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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