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AK53 DKV

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

111,422 mi
Last recorded111,422 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DKV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,422 miles

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

Front exhaust silencer /outer skin deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering inner rack joint(s)

Fail 1 Feb 2024 111,415 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Slight damage causing white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust silencer /outer skin deteriorated

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering inner rack joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,431 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 93,419 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective System still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,378 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 75,703 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 75,703 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,425 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 69,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 62,663 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

REAR XHAUST DETERIORATING

Fail 3 Jul 2017 62,663 miles

AUXILLARY BELT DETERIORATING

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR XHAUST DETERIORATING

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,209 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 60,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 55,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2015 55,926 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jun 2014 53,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,246 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s headlamp beam pattern poor

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,732 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,306 miles

front brakes only just met imbalance requirements

n/s/r brake hose ferrel rusty

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 10 Jul 2012 48,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r brake hose ferrel rusty

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 2 Jul 2011 40,973 miles

n/s/f heaglight has a poor beam image

rear exhaust clamp broken

rear exhaust deteriated

rear wiper blade split

wear to front brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2010 38,119 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 38,118 miles

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

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)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O.s.f. brake hose has slight twist

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rest of tyres on car badly cracked up on outter shoulder

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 31,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 9,837 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 DKV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DKV, 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 DKV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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