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AK03 DFP

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,280 mi
Last recorded91,280 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DFP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 91,280 miles

Exhaust system is in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,616 miles

Exhaust blow

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 90,434 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 89,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,801 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 79,801 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres bald on inside edges

Centre exhaust system damaged and deteriated

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,247 miles

n/s/f roll bar link worn

o/s/f roll bar link worn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,247 miles

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

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

n/s/f roll bar link worn

o/s/f roll bar link worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,064 miles

play in n/s/f roll bar link

Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in n/s/f roll bar link

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,431 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,009 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 37,009 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,064 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,339 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 DFP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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