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AV53 OHW

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,458 mi
Last recorded123,458 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,422 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 115,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

Fail 16 Oct 2018 115,833 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

Pass 19 Oct 2017 111,134 miles

Front bumper insecure

at one point during test power steering ceased working. At final stages of inspection it was working ok, so was taken off fail list and here advised

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre abnormal wear to inner edge through to another layer of rubber

o/s/r brake hose perished

Fail 18 Oct 2017 111,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper insecure

at one point during test power steering ceased working. At final stages of inspection it was working ok, so was taken off fail list and here advised

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre abnormal wear to inner edge through to another layer of rubber

o/s/r brake hose perished

Pass 4 Oct 2016 104,993 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has play to maximum tolerance allowed

rear silencer outer casing poor condition

Fail 4 Oct 2016 104,991 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front top strut mount has play to maximum tolerance allowed

rear silencer outer casing poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,727 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f indicator bulb slightly faded

n/s/f top strut mount / bearing worn

o/s/f indicator bulb slightly faded

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,285 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

rear tyres perrished

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,838 miles

damage to front of vehicle

rear exhaust bracken off but exhaust still fully supported

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,838 miles

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

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

damage to front of vehicle

rear exhaust bracken off but exhaust still fully supported

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,622 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)

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod worn

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight bind on o/s/r and o/s/f brake

Fail 6 Jul 2012 77,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod worn

o/s/r bump stop missing

rear silencer corroded

rear wiper blade split

slight bind on o/s/r and o/s/f brake

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both front brake discs worn & rusted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,467 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both front brake discs worn & rusted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,434 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 57,983 miles

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

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,666 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,856 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 37,937 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 OHW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OHW, 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 OHW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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