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AU53 WBK

2003 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,261 mi
Last recorded132,261 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 WBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 132,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 132,261 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2016 128,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,857 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 122,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,056 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 113,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 103,541 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 94,372 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 83,196 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 74,117 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,578 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 45,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 28,716 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,033 miles

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

n/s and o/s wiper blades starting to split

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 WBK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBK, 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 WBK registered?

AU53 WBK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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