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AO53 OOU

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,808 mi
Last recorded118,808 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 118,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 118,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 107,272 miles

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,490 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 95,281 miles

Front brakes rusty

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,140 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Centre brake light not working

Drivers wiper blade split on edge

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 87,139 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

Centre brake light not working

Drivers wiper blade split on edge

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,972 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 71,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 71,317 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,069 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 53,677 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,906 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall has a small cut

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 OOU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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