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AF03 XKY

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,891 mi
Last recorded90,891 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,891 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 83,644 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2016 83,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,746 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 75,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,580 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,657 miles

rear szuspension rusted

Fail 17 Apr 2014 71,657 miles

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

rear szuspension rusted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,288 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)

Oil leak

advise that the front discs are worn

advise that the handbrake is slightly stiff

advise that the nsf door handle is incomplete

advise that the osf door check strap is broken

strongly advise that the nsf suspension top mount bearing is badly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2013 70,288 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Oil leak

advise that the front discs are worn

advise that the handbrake is slightly stiff

advise that the nsf door handle is incomplete

advise that the osf door check strap is broken

advise that the rearsilencer is heavily corroded and is leaking exhaust gases

strongly advise that the nsf suspension top mount bearing is badly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and coming away

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,569 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

water ingress in to head lamp beam image on limit

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,396 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

poly drive belt cracking

Fail 3 Mar 2009 50,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 41,431 miles

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

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

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

Service indicator indicating sercive overdue

tyre size 165/70/14 T

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,755 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge of tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,194 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 26,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Mar 2006 26,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 Mar 2006 26,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

condenstation in n/s headlamp

n/s/f tyre 2mm on edge

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 XKY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XKY, 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 XKY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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