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AV53 AUJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,247 mi
Last recorded113,247 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 113,247 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,755 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 97,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2021 88,278 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 88,278 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,588 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 82,779 miles

EXHAUST: FRONT PIPE MOUNTING BROKEN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OSF TYRE AGED (2010)

OSF TYRE: VALVE STEM PERISHED

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,508 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,509 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 74,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,474 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,153 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,515 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 61,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 52,777 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,524 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,842 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,745 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,520 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 18,818 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,176 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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AV53 AUJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AUJ, 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 AUJ registered?

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

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