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AO53 GAA

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,255 mi
Last recorded70,255 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GAA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 70,255 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 70,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,637 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,600 miles

Front lower arm suspension bushes perished

Front shock absorbers corroded

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded

O/S/R Chassis leg corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 52,914 miles

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded

N/S/R Coil spring corroded

O/S/R Sill corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2020 52,914 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

N/S/R Brake pipe corroded

N/S/R Coil spring corroded

O/S/R Sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 52,280 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 52,280 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,942 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 51,068 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,581 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer and support band corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 48,051 miles

rear exhaust silencer mounting band badly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,674 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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,906 miles

All tyres sidewalls pershing

Both front tyres worn uneven & low

Rear silencer badly corroded - not blowing

Slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 2 Apr 2009 41,906 miles

All tyres sidewalls pershing

Both front tyres worn uneven & low

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer badly corroded - not blowing

Slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,238 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 38,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,180 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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AO53 GAA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO53 GAA, 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 AO53 GAA registered?

AO53 GAA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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