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AV53 VYL

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,747 miles

radiator leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,739 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

radiator leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,065 miles

nearside rear axel bump stop missing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,102 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 64,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,431 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,642 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,037 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,218 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 37,719 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 30,488 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)

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 VYL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VYL, 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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What year was AV53 VYL registered?

AV53 VYL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is AV53 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 VYL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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