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AK53 DLF

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,736 mi
Last recorded75,736 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DLF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 75,736 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 75,736 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 70,844 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,837 miles

Offside Front brake slightly tight to turn

Fail 16 Sep 2022 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake slightly tight to turn

Pass 27 Aug 2021 68,690 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both o/s tyres starting to crack suggest replacement

Fail 25 Aug 2021 68,647 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both o/s tyres starting to crack suggest replacement

Pass 4 Sep 2020 67,336 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,075 miles

Cracked N/S/R lamp unit

Leaking (chuffing) number 2 injector

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,738 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 61,738 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,773 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,446 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,777 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,766 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 17,622 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 DLF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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