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AF53 OAZ

2003 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,203 mi
Last recorded70,203 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OAZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,203 miles

Oil leak from engine. Possible sump problem.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 70,203 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak from engine. Possible sump problem.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,420 miles

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

Offside Front Spring noisy but no sign of damage to spring

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 66,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Spring noisy but no sign of damage to spring

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,834 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,834 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,804 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 54,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,747 miles

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

nearside tyre cracking and worn to limit

Fail 29 Aug 2013 48,747 miles

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

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

nearside tyre cracking and worn to limit

Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear bump stops missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 37,904 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 37,890 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,492 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 33,492 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,994 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,893 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 OAZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AF53 OAZ, 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 OAZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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