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AV53 NOU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,362 mi
Last recorded43,362 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,362 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box small pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose second skin on exhaust coming away no leaks of gas (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 43,362 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box small pin hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose second skin on exhaust coming away no leaks of gas (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 41,712 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 40,319 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear EXHAUST OUTER SKIN COMING AWAY

Pass 12 Nov 2019 39,002 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded - minor leak from centre box

Front brake discs appear slight worn and corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Residue around bottom of radiator and slight coolant smell but no physical leak found

Stone chips to windscreen

Unable to see brake pads clearly

Fail 11 Nov 2019 38,990 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted extremely buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Radiator leaking

Small chips in windscreen

exhaust very corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 38,935 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted extremely buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Radiator leaking

Small chips in windscreen

exhaust very corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 36,118 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 27 Oct 2018 36,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,088 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box delaminated.

Fail 20 Nov 2017 33,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box delaminated.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 31,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,874 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 26,033 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,583 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 23,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,162 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 22,162 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2010 18,862 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,854 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 13,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 11,506 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 NOU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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