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AF53 OFE

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

155,740 mi
Last recorded155,740 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2017 155,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DOWN TO CORDS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BUSH BROKEN (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed DOWN TO STEEL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking WHEEL CYL (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

CRACK IN SCREEN BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW

Pass 15 Oct 2016 141,976 miles

offside front treys wiring on the edges inner and out

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

Nearside Nearside front treys wiring on the edges inner and out

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 141,976 miles

offside front treys wiring on the edges inner and out

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

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

Nearside Nearside front treys wiring on the edges inner and out

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 103,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 103,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 119,719 miles

NSR stepped tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

OSR tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 119,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

NSR stepped tyre worn on edges

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

OSR tyre perishing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,560 miles

N/S headlamp has condensation

NSR stepped tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear box deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 111,560 miles

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

N/S headlamp has condensation

NSR stepped tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear box deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 104,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 104,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,947 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)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 95,947 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)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,329 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 79,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 50,066 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 50,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,364 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 38,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,115 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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AF53 OFE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AF53 OFE, 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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AF53 OFE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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