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AF53 UAP

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

111,622 mi
Last recorded111,622 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 111,622 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 111,609 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 111,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 110,510 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim is slightly buckled

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 13 Aug 2020 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel rim is slightly buckled

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 1 Aug 2019 108,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front plastic inner arch is missing

Offside Outer sill is slightly soft ok at time of test

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2019 108,177 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front plastic inner arch is missing

Offside Outer sill is slightly soft ok at time of test

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,432 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 105,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,601 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,356 miles

N/s sill is very soft ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 19 Jul 2016 99,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/s sill is very soft ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 24 Jun 2015 96,610 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 96,610 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,501 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 94,491 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,237 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 78,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,037 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,229 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 UAP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAP, 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 UAP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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