MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Battery insecure.
Both front tyres close to recommended limit.
Both sides rear rubber brake flexis perishing.
Front grille missing.
NSR brake hose chafed through to steel brading.
NSR shock absorber leaking.
NSR tyre out of shape.
OSF headlamp loose & lense cracked.
OSF seatbelt buckle plastic surround broken.
OSR number plate light lense missing.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Battery insecure.
Both front tyres close to recommended limit.
Both sides rear rubber brake flexis perishing.
Condensation in NSF headlamp.
Front grille missing.
Inner faces of both sides front brake discs in poor condition.
NSR brake hose chafed through to steel brading.
NSR shock absorber leaking.
NSR tyre out of shape.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
OSF anto-roll-bar drop link fouling wheel arch liner and lower balljoint boot split.
OSF headlamp loose & lense cracked.
OSF seatbelt buckle plastic surround broken.
OSR number plate light lense missing.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
play nsf link rod
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front discs rusty
play nsf link rod
advise engine under tray fitted/engine top cover fitted
advise excessive movement rear lower engine mounting
advise nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
advise rear silencer outer body corroded
advise slight cut to offside front tyre not exposing inner cords
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
advise engine under tray fitted/engine top cover fitted
advise excessive movement rear lower engine mounting
advise nearside rear suspension bump stop missing
advise rear silencer outer body corroded
advise slight cut to offside front tyre not exposing inner cords
advise engine under tray fitted/engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 UAH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 UAH, 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 UAH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2003.
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