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AV53 OHU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

60,399 mi
Last recorded60,399 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 60,399 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminated around edge/perimeter of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 59,302 miles

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminated around outer edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 59,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear wiper defective

Central exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminated around outer edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 57,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

front windscreen delaminating around edges (but not affecting drivers view at time of test)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,281 miles

Front Windscreen delaminating around the edges (not affecting drivers view at time of test)

Fail 8 Jul 2023 55,274 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen delaminating around the edges (not affecting drivers view at time of test)

Nearside Front Head lamp has moisture on inside of lens (does not appear to be affecting the aim as it's too high & wont adjust down, head lamp may require removal for repair)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 53,174 miles

Central Front exhaust silencer deteriorated

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2021 50,609 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2020 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,513 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2018 40,513 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 35,352 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,460 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 6 Jul 2016 30,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Offside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,658 miles

Offside rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriated

Fail 7 Jul 2015 25,658 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,168 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 14,940 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 10,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,286 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,528 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 7,528 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 5,921 miles

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

movement in steering column

Pass 25 Sep 2007 5,921 miles

movement in steering column

Pass 25 Sep 2006 3,665 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 OHU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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