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AV53 LOJ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

126,862 mi
Last recorded126,862 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 126,862 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2022 126,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 125,089 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 123,115 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 123,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,557 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2019 120,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 117,549 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 110,780 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 110,780 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,033 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 105,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 103,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 99,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f headlight got condensation in

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,968 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f headlight got condensation in

n/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2013 95,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 13 Aug 2013 95,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres devoid of tread on edges

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s wiper blade smearing screen

Fail 16 Aug 2012 89,501 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer hanging low

slight exhaust blow on downpipe flexi joint

Pass 16 Aug 2012 89,501 miles

offside front brake pads low

rear exhaust silencer hanging low

slight exhaust blow on downpipe flexi joint

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded on edges

nearside front abs wiring loom loose

nearside number plate light slightly dim

offside front outer brake pad wearing more

Fail 28 Sep 2011 81,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs slightly pitted/corroded on edges

nearside front abs wiring loom loose

nearside number plate light slightly dim

offside front outer brake pad wearing more

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,838 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 74,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,188 miles

rear silencer corroded & delaminating

rear silencer support strap corroded & rear forward support bracket broken

slight roughness during parking brake lever operation

Fail 2 Sep 2009 70,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear high level stop lamp not operating

rear silencer corroded & delaminating

rear silencer support strap corroded & rear forward support bracket broken

slight roughness during parking brake lever operation

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,122 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 41,017 miles

front tyres tread low and worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres tread low and worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,218 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 LOJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 LOJ, 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 LOJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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