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AU03 VXV

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,079 miles

Offside Front starting to condensate up but not affecting beam

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 87,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust center section very rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 80,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,381 miles

offside headlamp has water inside not effectig aim

rear exhaust getting thin

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,227 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,996 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,635 miles

exhaust back box corroded not holed at test

nsf wheel slight brake bind

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,645 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,916 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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AU03 VXV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AU03 VXV, 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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What year was AU03 VXV registered?

AU03 VXV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is AU03 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 VXV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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