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AV53 AWC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,214 mi
Last recorded124,214 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AWC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 124,214 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2018 124,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear sill corroeded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,796 miles

Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Front Windscreen laminate has gone funny around the edges but not restricting the view

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

Nearside Rear Of sill is slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool

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

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2017 110,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Of sill as chalked (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Front Windscreen laminate has gone funny around the edges but not restricting the view

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

Nearside Rear Of sill is slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool

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

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Slight surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,685 miles

Rear of sills slightly soft ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 1 Jul 2015 102,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 99,106 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,276 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 96,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,426 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,377 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 88,376 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

O/S/R tyre slighly cracked around tyre wall

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 30 Jul 2010 80,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre slightly out of shape

O/S/R tyre slighly cracked around tyre wall

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 69,190 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre has cracks in side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2008 58,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 50,330 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,052 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 AWC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AWC, 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 AWC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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