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AV53 ZZT

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,185 miles

rear spring delaminated

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2013 85,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2012 75,049 miles

exhaust corroded

wipers wont turn off

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,619 miles

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake slightly stiff

Fail 4 Feb 2011 63,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake slightly stiff

Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,190 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)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 46,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 37,610 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZZT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZZT, 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 ZZT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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