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AO53 GUU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,451 mi
Last recorded137,451 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GUU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 137,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 137,449 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 134,404 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 130,893 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)

offside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Fail 29 Oct 2013 130,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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)

offside rear tyre worn on sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2012 121,615 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine lower tie bar rubber bushes worn

Fail 8 Nov 2012 121,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine lower tie bar rubber bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 107,143 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,225 miles

Cooolant level on minimum

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2010 93,062 miles

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

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

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

Cooolant level on minimum

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,820 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 80,811 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,634 miles

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

nsr suspension bumpstop

Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,629 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nsr suspension bumpstop

Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 54,709 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 40,459 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 GUU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 AO53 GUU, 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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AO53 GUU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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