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AV53 AWG

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,062 mi
Last recorded119,062 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 119,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 111,518 miles

Exhaust mid box damaged

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlight condensated

Pass 3 Oct 2018 94,522 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 94,522 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,528 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,957 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,462 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 62,729 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 62,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,860 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 51,905 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,640 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 46,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both windscreen wipers split

Pass 19 Nov 2009 41,772 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

High level brake light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,216 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,298 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 23,191 miles

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread

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 AWG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AWG, 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 AWG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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