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AK03 XBD

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,355 mi
Last recorded89,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 89,355 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 89,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2025 85,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 82,383 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2023 78,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust box outer casings corroded

general oil leak under car

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,733 miles

Nearside Front headlight has moisture in it

Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,950 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 69,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 66,646 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 28 Jun 2018 61,986 miles

centre stop light not working

condensation in o/s/f headlamp

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 58,005 miles

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

centre brake light not working

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2017 58,005 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,060 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,996 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

rear suspension rubber bump stops missing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,695 miles

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

exhaust rear silencer casing corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 43,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,068 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,871 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,012 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 20,729 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 16,282 miles

all three wiper blades starting to split,though still clearing screens ok.

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 XBD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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

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