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AV53 OJC

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,203 mi
Last recorded136,203 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 136,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre perished and tread getting low : 3mm

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 136,202 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside rear tyre perished and tread getting low : 3mm

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 132,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 132,535 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 129,472 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Slight noise when lock to lock applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 129,471 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Slight noise when lock to lock applied (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,451 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 41,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 28,497 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 28,497 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Battery slightly insecure

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Engine ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres perishing on outer sidewall

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,074 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewalls perished.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 24,660 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 23,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

panal damage

Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,124 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2011 22,124 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2010 20,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,859 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,101 miles

all tyres badly perished

Fail 28 Oct 2008 17,320 miles

Both front tyres starting to perrish

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,320 miles

Both front tyres starting to perrish

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 15,485 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 15,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,986 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 OJC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OJC, 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 OJC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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