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AK53 DJU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,808 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2020 76,037 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 72,895 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 72,895 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 69,309 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 69,309 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 64,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 57,997 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 57,997 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 52,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre worn from outer wall

rear exhaust silencer coroded

Pass 3 May 2014 48,171 miles

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

o/s front tyre small cuts in outer wall

Fail 2 May 2014 48,169 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre small cuts in outer wall

Pass 7 May 2013 45,078 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,590 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 42,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 9 May 2011 40,318 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 37,061 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 37,061 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 33,673 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 31,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 28,803 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 28,803 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 26,282 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 DJU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK53 DJU, 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 DJU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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