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AK03 VJF

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,000 mi
Last recorded78,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VJF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,000 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 67,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,242 miles

Front front number plate broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,431 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate broken

Fail 3 Aug 2015 61,414 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear number plate broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,100 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 58,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,175 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 47,175 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both osf and nsf coil spring casings are broken. although the coil itself is still in working order.

engine management light is on tell tale.

wheel nuts not visable

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,505 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 32,323 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,641 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,207 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 VJF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VJF, 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 VJF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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