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AK53 AUY

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,621 mi
Last recorded112,621 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AUY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scratch across front screen

Fail 26 Sep 2017 112,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70 r14 81t continental note budget on nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

scratch across front screen

Pass 4 Oct 2016 106,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wearing to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing!

Pass 29 Sep 2015 103,209 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 103,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working note lens cover missing! (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,571 miles

hand brake travel becoming long !!

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,855 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 87,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,295 miles

centre brake light is not working

Fail 6 Oct 2012 81,295 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre brake light is not working

Pass 7 Oct 2011 76,625 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,055 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,976 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,243 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 40,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,965 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 29,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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AK53 AUY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK53 AUY, 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 AK53 AUY registered?

AK53 AUY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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