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AJ53 PNU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,602 mi
Last recorded55,602 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 55,602 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 55,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 54,007 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,794 miles

Slight cracks to N/s front and both rear tyres

Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking / perishing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 47,833 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,341 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,538 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,614 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,486 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,245 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,627 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 18,286 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 PNU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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

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