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AV03 GXT

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,422 mi
Last recorded88,422 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 GXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 88,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock top mounting rough

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 84,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock top mounting rough

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,898 miles

Offside Front and offside rear brake pipe corroded in places.

Offside Front suspension, top mounting bush/bearing very rough, should replace.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread should replace. (6.3.1d)

bothside front wishbone rear bush badly worn and play, should replace.

passenger side top section ,chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,285 miles

Front exhaust pipe pin holed , leak gas should be repaired , or replace marginal pass.

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall edge badly cracking, very marginal pass. should replace a.s.a.p.

Offside Front and offside rear brake pipes corroded.

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy ,marginal pass. should replace ,a.s.a.p.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 79,234 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner tread cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise on rotation

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,263 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 76,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,946 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,946 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,462 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,462 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 66,614 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 62,871 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)

nearside front secondary spring cup bent

Fail 1 Apr 2011 62,871 miles

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

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

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)

nearside front secondary spring cup bent

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,941 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,353 miles

rear exhaust corroded/slight blow

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,451 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 36,352 miles

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 Apr 2006 31,594 miles

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

Offside 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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AV03 GXT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AV03 GXT, 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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AV03 GXT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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