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AK03 TYV

2003 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,300 mi
Last recorded128,300 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 128,300 miles

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

windscreen damage not in driver's view

Pass 7 Oct 2013 115,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 101,649 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 88,723 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 88,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,080 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 72,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,833 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,714 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 33,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,720 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 TYV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TYV, 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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What year was AK03 TYV registered?

AK03 TYV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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