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AV53 AVG

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,857 mi
Last recorded46,857 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 46,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 38,036 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 37,800 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 36,962 miles

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Quarter window broken (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 36,962 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Quarter window broken (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 35,614 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 35,614 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 35,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 33,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 31,293 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 25,569 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 25,569 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,899 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,238 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust back box outter casing

damage to both n/s and o/s front wings

o/s/f door check strap worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,243 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 20,243 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 19,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 17,997 miles

both wiperblade slightly split but still clear screen

Fail 17 Dec 2009 17,997 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both wiperblade slightly split but still clear screen

Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,284 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 11,682 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 AVG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVG, 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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AV53 AVG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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