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AV53 VZA

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,867 mi
Last recorded33,867 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2012 33,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 33,867 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 30,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,058 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,314 miles

all tyres worn and cracking..all poor

Pass 21 Oct 2009 23,040 miles

front tyres near limit

rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Oct 2009 23,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres near limit

rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,982 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked and perished

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear light repaired with tape

Pass 25 Oct 2007 14,652 miles

rear wiper rubber badly deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2007 14,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper rubber badly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,144 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 VZA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

AV53 VZA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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