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AJ53 CVR

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,830 mi
Last recorded132,830 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CVR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 132,830 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 132,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,472 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 125,472 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 113,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,503 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,103 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,621 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,468 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,940 miles

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

some wear to edges of o/s/r and n/s/f tyres

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,841 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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AJ53 CVR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ53 CVR, 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 AJ53 CVR registered?

AJ53 CVR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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