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AK53 TVV

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,534 mi
Last recorded91,534 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 91,534 miles

Oil leak ()

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

front bumper insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2017 91,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,908 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 90,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,890 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2015 79,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,088 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,829 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,416 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,257 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 45,918 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 45,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,980 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 35,766 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 35,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,698 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 TVV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TVV, 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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AK53 TVV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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