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AO53 VHW

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 98,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,494 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 80,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2015 74,074 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

tail box corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,226 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,860 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/lipped

front wipers split

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 56,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

front wipers split

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 49,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,714 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 40,714 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,432 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 25 Sep 2008 24,993 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,432 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,733 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 VHW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VHW, 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 VHW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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