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AK03 VHV

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,347 mi
Last recorded112,347 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 112,347 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,612 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,706 miles

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 5 Apr 2016 105,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 12 Mar 2015 101,896 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,262 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,521 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 68,178 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 68,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,185 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 59,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008 50,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,588 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,716 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 VHV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

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

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