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AK53 DLJ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,666 mi
Last recorded128,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,666 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 128,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 128,666 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracks larger than 10mm dia in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 123,555 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,555 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,625 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 116,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,907 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 104,189 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 104,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 98,875 miles

gearbox has slight leak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,875 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

gearbox has slight leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,337 miles

OSF brakes slightly sticking

Pass 9 Dec 2011 85,765 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 80,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Dec 2009 69,710 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,227 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 48,485 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 48,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all w/blades slighty split

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2006 38,885 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 38,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 DLJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DLJ, 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 DLJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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