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AV03 GXE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,570 mi
Last recorded24,570 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,570 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 24,294 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 24,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 23,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,714 miles

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

off side front brake binding slightly

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,729 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,336 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,937 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,945 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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AV03 GXE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV03 GXE, 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 AV03 GXE registered?

AV03 GXE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AV03 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 GXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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