CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO53 VGL

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,707 mi
Last recorded65,707 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,978 miles

air bag and battery warning light come on intermitantly

Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

air bag and battery warning light come on intermitantly

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,165 miles

condensation to o/s/f headlamp

exhaust center box corroded and blowing

front discs and pads look low

high level brake lamp not working

Fail 21 Mar 2011 55,165 miles

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

condensation to o/s/f headlamp

exhaust center box corroded and blowing

front discs and pads look low

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,140 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,779 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 31,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,848 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO53 VGL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO53 VGL?

You can check the full history of AO53 VGL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO53 VGL registered?

AO53 VGL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is AO53 VGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 VGL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO53 VGL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO53 VGL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.