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AF53 OAY

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,457 mi
Last recorded83,457 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 83,457 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 80,947 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,853 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,481 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,127 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 75,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,356 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,299 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 72,299 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,879 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 69,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,049 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,363 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 60,363 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 58,803 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack around tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,790 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 54,340 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 54,340 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

noise from n/s front top suspension mounting assy - recommend replacement

tyres worn uneven - recommend wheel alignment check/adjust

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,445 miles

front brake discs corroded and discoloured

Fail 2 Sep 2011 50,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded and discoloured

Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,467 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,527 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 44,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,822 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 40,821 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake bind to n/s/f brake

unable to check inner brake p;ads

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,185 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 35,076 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check inner brake pads

wiper blades split

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,227 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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AF53 OAY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AF53 OAY, 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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AF53 OAY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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