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AV53 NMZ

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,837 mi
Last recorded153,837 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 153,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 153,837 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 142,502 miles

Front top mounts slightly tight when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front top mounts slightly tight when rotated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 131,634 miles

exhaust in poor condition

offside front tyre bald on the inside edge

Fail 26 Oct 2017 131,633 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust in poor condition

offside front tyre bald on the inside edge

Pass 5 Nov 2016 120,542 miles

top shock mount bearings tight

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear wipers poor

nearside and offside rear axle bump stops missing

slight roughness in front nearside and offside strut top bearings

Fail 27 Oct 2015 110,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front and rear wipers poor

nearside and offside rear axle bump stops missing

slight roughness in front nearside and offside strut top bearings

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,881 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front registration damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edges

lower sump pan corroded and leaking

windscreen damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,881 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front registration damaged

front tyres wearing on inner edges

lower sump pan corroded and leaking

windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,616 miles

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

front tyres worn slightly on inner edge of tread

Fail 22 Oct 2013 94,616 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bracket broken from front pipe of exhaust

front tyres worn slightly on inner edge of tread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,826 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,276 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 65,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,408 miles

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

N/S/F tyre perishing also has cuts to tread.

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

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

O/S/F steering rack arm has slight play.

O/S/F tyre perishing.

O/S/R side wall in poor condition/perishing.

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,780 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 19,723 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 NMZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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