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AO53 TAU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

100,104 mi
Last recorded100,104 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,104 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 100,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 99,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 98,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm heavily corroded in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm heavily cooroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 97,092 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 97,092 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,265 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 93,259 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both beam images are poor

Pass 2 Mar 2019 84,129 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 84,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,801 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 72,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,918 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,907 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

one or more injectors leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 69,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 67,642 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 67,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 66,177 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,855 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,774 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,273 miles

Both front brake discs, Have a rust ring on outer edge of inner face

Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,437 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 35,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 TAU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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