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AV53 UCG

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,361 mi
Last recorded73,361 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 UCG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,361 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,813 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,332 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,332 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,706 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 51,706 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs rusty on the insides

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 13,168 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,457 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 UCG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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