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AJ53 RCU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,810 mi
Last recorded93,810 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 RCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 93,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ehaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2015 93,810 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ehaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,933 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 14,648 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,522 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,852 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,451 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,209 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,759 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 51,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag light on

Pass 23 Nov 2006 37,273 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 37,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 RCU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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