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AF53 OEW

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,937 mi
Last recorded69,937 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OEW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 66,913 miles

nail in o.s/rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,118 miles

Front brake pads apear to be wearing thin.

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

Unable to see brake fluid level,seems to be at or below minimum.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,339 miles

Brake fluid level on minimum due to leak in clutch master cylinder feed pipe.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,365 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 46,615 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,615 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,310 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,947 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 32,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,279 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 OEW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF53 OEW, 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 AF53 OEW registered?

AF53 OEW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 OEW safe to buy?

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