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AV53 LPC

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,470 mi
Last recorded45,470 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,470 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,345 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 39,272 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 39,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,785 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 31,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,751 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 26,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 21,385 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 21,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 17,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 16,736 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres perishing.

Fail 15 Feb 2013 16,732 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside front and both rear tyres perishing.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 15,621 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 13,786 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 11,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,792 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 9,792 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 8,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 5,333 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 2,943 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 LPC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LPC, 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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What year was AV53 LPC registered?

AV53 LPC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is AV53 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 LPC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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