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AU53 WTV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,306 mi
Last recorded44,306 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,306 miles

advised front disc slight corrosion inside face

Pass 5 Sep 2019 39,683 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 39,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,440 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 32,086 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 32,086 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both wipers split

front brake pads getting low

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,826 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 29,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside fog lamp worked once tapped

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Sep 2013 29,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all indicator and repeater lamp bulbs loosing amber tint

offside fog lamp worked once tapped

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 27,327 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 24,886 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,886 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 22,672 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,672 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,626 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,999 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,701 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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AU53 WTV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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