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AV53 HBC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,669 mi
Last recorded96,669 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HBC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 96,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,371 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,193 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no bonnet stay

Pass 7 Mar 2010 59,814 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2010 59,814 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,523 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 36,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,053 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,896 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 HBC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HBC, 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 HBC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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