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AV53 ZZD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 95,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,705 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 87,705 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 82,150 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 82,148 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 76,683 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 72,306 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,195 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,159 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,797 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,270 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 9,270 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slightly lower brake effort recorded at nearside rear service brake

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 ZZD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZD, 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 ZZD registered?

AV53 ZZD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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