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AK53 JEU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,529 mi
Last recorded147,529 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 147,529 miles

Front exhaust pipe repaired with exhaust repair bandage

Fail 1 Aug 2019 147,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 133,679 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 133,608 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 114,762 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

exhaust system rusty in places

Fail 23 Sep 2015 109,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

exhaust system rusty in places

Fail 17 Sep 2014 107,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,949 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 105,581 miles

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

o/s/f chassis rail / floor getting rusty

rear brake hoses ends getting rusty

Fail 25 Sep 2013 105,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/f chassis rail / floor getting rusty

rear brake hoses ends getting rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,888 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,225 miles

front brake discs very rusty

both front and rear suspension getting rusty

both front brake hoses ends getting rusty

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

o/s/f jacking point getting rusty

o/s/r brake hose ends getting rusty

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

rear springs rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2011 90,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and rear suspension getting rusty

both front brake hoses ends getting rusty

front brake discs very rusty

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

o/s/f jacking point getting rusty

o/s/r brake hose ends getting rusty

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

rear springs rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,648 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Offside rear bump stop missing

Spare tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 15 Sep 2010 81,648 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs rusty

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear exhuast rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,495 miles

front rake discs rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2008 61,950 miles

front brake discs getting rusty

rear exhaust getting rusty

Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,950 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs getting rusty

rear exhaust getting rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2007 50,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,061 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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AK53 JEU 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 63.6%.

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

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