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AU53 VZJ

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,090 mi
Last recorded66,090 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 66,090 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bush (both) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 63,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 59,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 57,352 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 54,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 49,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,714 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 44,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,235 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 36,312 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 33,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,625 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,242 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 31,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 29,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,700 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,865 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,319 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,209 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 19,910 miles

Corrosion forming on rear exhaust box

Slight knocking from both steering arms

Pass 14 Aug 2007 16,440 miles

front discs corroded on edges

front headlight lenses are scratched

front wipers split on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,853 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 12,853 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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AU53 VZJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AU53 VZJ, 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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AU53 VZJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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