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AU53 VZL

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,641 mi
Last recorded100,641 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 100,459 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 91,931 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,753 miles

front nearside tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 30 May 2014 75,330 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2013 68,193 miles

front nearside tyre 2.5 mm tread and sidewall scuffed

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,175 miles

both rear bump stops missing

engine sump rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2012 65,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear bump stops missing

engine sump rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2011 61,409 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,955 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f tyre cracking up

Fail 14 Apr 2010 57,955 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking up

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,320 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 54,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 49,666 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,115 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,714 miles

Nearside Rear 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 VZL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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