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AK03 DFJ

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,732 mi
Last recorded105,732 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 105,732 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,998 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 101,924 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust has major leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water on inside of the lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog lamp glass is broken (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,084 miles

slight play in steering arms

n/s headlamp misted up and affecting beam pattern almost to excess

Fail 22 Aug 2016 98,084 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

n/s headlamp misted up and affecting beam pattern almost to excess

slight play in steering arms

Pass 4 Aug 2015 94,123 miles

Front suspension sub-frame has surface corrosion.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 94,123 miles

Front suspension sub-frame has surface corrosion.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,836 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 85,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 75,654 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 75,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,889 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,571 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,241 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 26,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,626 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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AK03 DFJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK03 DFJ, 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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AK03 DFJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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