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AV53 HBF

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

107,759 mi
Last recorded107,759 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 105,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,424 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,969 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,969 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,969 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,790 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 78,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 69,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2014 69,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,446 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,657 miles

n/s front spring lower coil broken unlikely to dislodge suggest early replacement

o/s front spring lower coil broken unlikely to dislodge suggest early replacement

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,001 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,783 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,841 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,962 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 HBF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HBF, 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 HBF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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