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AK53 TVE

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 116,097 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 108,135 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,164 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,164 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch is very high

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,707 miles

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 70,873 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,262 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,844 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,545 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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AK53 TVE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK53 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

AK53 TVE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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