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AK03 VKB

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,688 mi
Last recorded88,688 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 VKB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,688 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,421 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,421 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,219 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,016 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,774 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,966 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,264 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,763 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,513 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 50,513 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,210 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 45,210 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 35,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 29,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,945 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 23,859 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 VKB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 VKB, 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 VKB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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