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AK53 AUW

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,067 mi
Last recorded99,067 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 AUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 99,067 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 99,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,706 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 89,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,529 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 19,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,548 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (green) brake pipe slightly corroded in retaining clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just above 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r outer sill blistered, but not holed

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

Oil leak

Strong advise. Slight uneven rear service brake application. Inbalance of 29%.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,600 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cooling fan noisey when in operation

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 47,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 478,580 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,392 miles

wipers smearing / n/s side repeter faded / front brake pads look low

Fail 10 Sep 2012 42,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers smearing / n/s side repeter faded / front brake pads look low

Fail 14 Sep 2011 36,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cooling fan nosie

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,141 miles

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

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

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

engine cooling fan nosie

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Aug 2010 32,886 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,312 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 20,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,889 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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AK53 AUW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK53 AUW, 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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AK53 AUW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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