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AF03 LKX

2003 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,011 mi
Last recorded91,011 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LKX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,011 miles

Rear exhaust and mounting bracket very corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 90,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust and mounting bracket very corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,072 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch holed

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant cap missing

Fail 7 Apr 2016 90,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel arch holed

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant cap missing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,375 miles

Bonnet cable broken but can be opened

Both front tyres abnormal wear

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle is smoking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,030 miles

Bonnet cable handle broken but can be opened by pulling the cable

Both front tyres abnormal wear

Both rear wheel slightly binding

Brake pads cant be seen

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,021 miles

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

Bonnet cable handle broken but can be opened by pulling the cable

Both front tyres abnormal wear

Both rear wheel slightly binding

Brake pads cant be seen

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,805 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 81,805 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,827 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 78,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,408 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 76,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,929 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,394 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,486 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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AF03 LKX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AF03 LKX, 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 AF03 LKX registered?

AF03 LKX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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