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AV53 OJH

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 50,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 50,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 50,439 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 49,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,034 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 47,968 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

N/S & O/S outer sills rusted .

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 45,936 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 44,956 miles

Centre exhaust rusted & getting weak.

Fail 10 May 2018 44,956 miles

Centre exhaust rusted & getting weak.

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

Pass 3 May 2017 43,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer weak / rusted. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 42,519 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 40,730 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 39,113 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 39,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,593 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre 2mm and derteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 37,593 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre 2mm and derteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,416 miles

Center silencer outer casing adrift

Fail 30 Apr 2012 34,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Center silencer outer casing adrift

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2011 30,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,769 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 24,187 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,768 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 20,768 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,081 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,774 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 OJH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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