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AF03 XKC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 XKC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 110,011 miles

Emissions not tested dip stick broken oil measurement not possible (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side and offside ()

coolant below min

Pass 11 Dec 2017 105,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills corroded

brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Dec 2017 105,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both outer sills corroded

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Oct 2016 102,868 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,107 miles

Windscreen cracked but not obstructing the drivers view

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 78,203 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,707 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,568 miles

Advise movement felt in offside front steering arm

Fail 5 Sep 2011 63,568 miles

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

Advise both front tyres worn on inner edges borderline legal

Advise movement felt in offside front steering arm

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,431 miles

slight notching detected on steering systmn

Fail 4 Mar 2010 59,408 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind detected on rear offside brake

slight notching detected on steering systmn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,019 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 56,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,872 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 52,815 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,065 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)

exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,234 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 XKC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XKC, 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 XKC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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