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AB53 VNS

2019 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,867 mi
Last recorded39,867 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2019 Citroen C329,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 VNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2019
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 39,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 31,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 23,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 16,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 12,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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AB53 VNS is a 2019 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 29,549 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 AB53 VNS, 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 7 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AB53 VNS registered?

AB53 VNS is a 2019 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2019.

Is AB53 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 VNS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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