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AK03 VHR

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,211 mi
Last recorded124,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 124,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust poor

lower arms poor

oil leak

rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Feb 2020 122,193 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2020 122,192 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 117,762 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 112,872 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 112,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 106,018 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,504 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 89,573 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 89,445 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,324 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished advise to change

n.s front tyre low on tread and starting to perish

o.s front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 59,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 52,159 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 52,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,783 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,044 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,856 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 VHR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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