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AV53 JUC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,346 mi
Last recorded136,346 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 136,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 136,346 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,631 miles

both front tyres on 2.0mm

Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front tyres on 2.0mm

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,051 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,841 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,357 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 18,220 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 18,220 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 JUC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JUC, 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 JUC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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