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AO53 VGC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,697 mi
Last recorded106,697 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 106,697 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,106 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 64,273 miles

O/S/R tyre low on pressure and has nail in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2013 64,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre low on pressure and has nail in tread

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,303 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Oil leak

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

brake pipes corroded slightly

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 6 Apr 2011 45,300 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 45,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,396 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2010 43,396 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,645 miles

rear number plate deteriorating ;recommend changing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 38,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorating ;recommend changing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,489 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

nsr suspension rubber bump stop missing

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,039 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 VGC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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