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AV53 JSZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,962 mi
Last recorded103,962 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 JSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 103,962 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)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 103,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,408 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 91,408 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,213 miles

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

Handbrake Only Just Requirements

Fail 4 Sep 2015 91,213 miles

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

Handbrake Only Just Requirements

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Dipped Beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,326 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 79,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,871 miles

exhaust centre box outer layer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,978 miles

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

center exharst is corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,710 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,898 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,696 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 28,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,778 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,790 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 JSZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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