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AV53 NPJ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 89,802 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,365 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2017 73,665 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 8 May 2017 73,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,297 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,297 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,054 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 66,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,804 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 58,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,412 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 53,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 44,873 miles

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

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

condesation in both head lights

Pass 8 Oct 2009 42,410 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 36,634 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,634 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,459 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 30,459 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 23,589 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 NPJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NPJ, 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 NPJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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