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DF53AVC
2003 CITROEN C3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1360cc
General Information
- Registration DF53AVC
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1360cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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140 Total Defects Recorded
5 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,819 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,994 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Offside Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
23 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 67,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
17 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,597 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear light damaged
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside side indicator (4.4.3 (a))
14 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 65,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside side indicator (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear light damaged
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
10 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 63,136 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front fog light not working
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 63,135 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front fog light not working
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 60,696 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,282 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,504 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,290 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,129 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018 22 Jun 202612 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,695 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
29 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,142 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,030 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
14 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,839 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 22 Jun 202614 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
11 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,624 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013 22 Jun 202616 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,483 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,047 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,047 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,305 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 25,305 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,195 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 20,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,248 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,275 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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DF53AVC was registered on 2003-12-13
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