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AF03 MVD

2003 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,963 mi
Last recorded117,963 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 117,963 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,313 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 102,748 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,779 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 86,779 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre,offside front headlight required shortly

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,233 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 75,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 75,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

complete dashboard and steering assembly loose

front brake discs in very poor condition

wiper performance poor

Fail 5 Jun 2010 70,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Slight play N/S/F drop link

Pass 5 Jun 2010 70,659 miles

Slight play N/S/F drop link

Fail 22 May 2009 57,150 miles

Backbox corroded

N/S/R tyre has some cut`s in the treat area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 57,150 miles

Backbox corroded

N/S/R tyre has some cut`s in the treat area

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,934 miles

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

brake binding on (o/s/f)

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,964 miles

unable to see inner brake pads

very slight play in o/s/f wheel

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 MVD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MVD, 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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AF03 MVD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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