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AV53 AVO

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,032 mi
Last recorded62,032 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,032 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,265 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,381 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 31,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre badly perished and split but not reaching the cords

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,212 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,930 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,675 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brakes discs

some wear inner edge o/s/f tyre

tyres perished

Fail 24 Aug 2010 26,013 miles

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

rear silencer heat shield deteriorated

signs of corrosion to inner edges of front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,013 miles

rear silencer heat shield deteriorated

signs of corrosion to inner edges of front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,378 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,366 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,477 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 AVO is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AVO, 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 AVO registered?

AV53 AVO is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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