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AO53 GVG

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,165 mi
Last recorded40,165 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 36,537 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 36,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tread lifting. 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,799 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 22,006 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 16,991 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 13,384 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 12,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 11,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,514 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 10,685 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,600 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,410 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 5,934 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 GVG 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 94.1%.

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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

AO53 GVG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AO53 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 GVG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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