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AK03 XCB

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

85,989 mi
Last recorded85,989 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 85,989 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 84,437 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 84,437 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,008 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 83,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,834 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,661 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 2 Mar 2016 66,897 miles

both outer sills getting corroded and tender

Fail 26 Feb 2016 66,897 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both outer sills getting corroded and tender

emission not checked due to fuel leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,534 miles

Front discs badly pitted and corroded on inside faces

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

Outer skin of center exhaust silencer corroded. Not blowing

Fail 23 Feb 2015 64,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front discs badly pitted and corroded on inside faces

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Outer skin of center exhaust silencer corroded. Not blowing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,719 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,138 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded and scored

Fail 25 Feb 2013 58,138 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc inner faces corroded and scored

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,115 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,115 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,340 miles

front tyre wear inner edges

wiper blades front & rear split

Fail 28 Mar 2011 50,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyre wear inner edges

wiper blades front & rear split

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,579 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded but no excessive

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,831 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,717 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs show signs of corossion from outer edges

small tear in offside front wiper blade

Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,333 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 22,259 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 XCB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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