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AK03 XAT

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

102,963 mi
Last recorded102,963 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XAT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 and both edges are bold completely (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade missing

oil misting under the vehicle

sump corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2018 102,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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 and both edges are bold completely (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper blade missing

oil misting under the vehicle

sump corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2017 84,945 miles

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 84,700 miles

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

Central Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread shattered (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear rear wiper not secure

Central Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 72,256 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 72,256 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure osf (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf/osf (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 151,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet release deteriorated

offside front door check strap incomplete

Fail 13 Apr 2015 151,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet release deteriorated

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front door check strap incomplete

rear high level lamp not working

Pass 9 Apr 2014 128,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 115,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 105,427 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 93,063 miles

1) High level brake light faulty.

2) Rear suspension bump stops missing.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 93,063 miles

1) High level brake light faulty.

2) Rear suspension bump stops missing.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 78,829 miles

1) Oil level indicator has broken off dipstick.

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 78,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1) Oil level indicator has broken off dipstick.

2) N/S/R suspension bump stop missing.

3) Front subframe tie bar lose ( bolt missing ).

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,277 miles

1) N/S/R suspension BUMP stop missing.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 61,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1) N/S/R suspension BUMP stop missing.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 485,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,360 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 42,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge of tread close to legal limit

cut in offside rear tyre within permitted limit

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,704 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2006 32,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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 XAT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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