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AK03 XAS

2003 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,820 mi
Last recorded124,820 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XAS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,820 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 124,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 113,567 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 113,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 97,992 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside rear handbrake catching occasionally

nearside rear shock absorber / rear brake hose ferrules / centre exhaust silencer - Corroded

rear numberplate delaminating

unable to check brake pads

Fail 17 Mar 2012 97,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

nearside rear handbrake catching occasionally

nearside rear shock absorber / rear brake hose ferrules / centre exhaust silencer - Corroded

rear numberplate delaminating

unable to check brake pads

Pass 23 Mar 2011 88,210 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink ball-joint covers split

nearside and offside front sidelights slightly dim

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

rear numberplate delaminating

rear wiper split

unable to fully check brake discs and pads

wipers smeary and offside front wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,049 miles

imbalance recorded on front brakes - Roller Brake Tester

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit (1.8) - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake efficiency low

unable to check brake pads

Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,049 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

imbalance recorded on front brakes - Roller Brake Tester

nearside and offside front brake discs inner faces corroded

nearside and offside front tyres close to limit (2mm)

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit (1.8) - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear brake efficiency low

unable to check brake pads

Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,891 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside and offside front brake discs scored and corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings slight noise

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 10 Mar 2009 66,891 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chips in windscreen

minor blow from rear silencer seam

nearside and offside front brake discs scored and corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings slight noise

rear silencer outer cover and seam deteriorated - STRONG ADVICE

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2008 55,864 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 34,185 miles

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

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 XAS is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XAS, 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 XAS is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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