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AV53 AUE

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,218 mi
Last recorded125,218 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AUE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,218 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 112,976 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,963 miles

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 103,800 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 95,550 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT on

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

****ROAD TAX EXPIRED****

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP on

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs slightly lipped & pitted

n/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/rear tyre wearing on both eedges & nail in tread

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 95,550 miles

****ROAD TAX EXPIRED****

AIRBAG WARNING LAMP on

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT on

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

front brake discs slightly lipped & pitted

n/s/front tyre wearing on both edges

n/s/rear tyre wearing on both eedges & nail in tread

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2009 87,373 miles

eng.man.light on

nail in n/s/rear tyre

nial in o/s/rear tyre inner sidewall(unrepairable)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,515 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,915 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 66,929 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 66,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV53 AUE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AV53 AUE, 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 AV53 AUE registered?

AV53 AUE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AV53 AUE safe to buy?

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