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AK03 XBU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,161 mi
Last recorded138,161 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 138,161 miles

Offside Front tyre worn 2mm bold inner edge 165-70-14

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

corrosion to suspension and brake components

Fail 5 Feb 2019 138,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn 2mm bold inner edge 165-70-14

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

corrosion to suspension and brake components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,888 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

General underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2017 133,589 miles

General under body corrosion.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 131,886 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 131,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

3rd brake light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 122,820 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 122,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 110,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,738 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,760 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,527 miles

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

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 6 Dec 2011 89,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,951 miles

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)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

offside front inner brake disc pitted

Fail 7 Mar 2011 85,951 miles

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

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

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)

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

offside front inner brake disc pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,675 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 78,611 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,350 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 49,266 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 49,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 37,160 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 37,160 miles

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

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

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 XBU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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