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AU53 VZT

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,184 mi
Last recorded173,184 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VZT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 173,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 170,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 167,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 165,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 161,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 158,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 156,697 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 155,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 154,902 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,428 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 151,702 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 151,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 148,856 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 144,774 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 144,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 140,597 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 140,597 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 134,753 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 134,753 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,321 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,669 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,814 miles

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 VZT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VZT, 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 AU53 VZT registered?

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

Is AU53 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 VZT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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