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AV53 VYP

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,381 mi
Last recorded78,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 78,381 miles

Off side front to rear brake pipe corroded

Passenger washer poor

Pass 13 May 2015 68,054 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 62,937 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,595 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 54,836 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 54,836 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,784 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,699 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

rear number plate deterated

Pass 26 Oct 2007 29,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,793 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 VYP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green 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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

AV53 VYP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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