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AJ53 MVG

2003 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 MVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,523 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 75,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,965 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,022 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 57,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,004 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

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

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 7 Mar 2011 53,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brakes binding slightly.

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

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

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,961 miles

Both front tyres tread close to limit.

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

OSF wiper smearing slightly.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Unable to open boot.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 35,954 miles

Both rear tyres tread low and perished.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 26,917 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 25 Nov 2006 15,934 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 MVG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MVG, 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 MVG registered?

AJ53 MVG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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