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AK53 JFE

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,558 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust box getting poor

Fail 12 Sep 2013 78,558 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust box getting poor

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,305 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres getting low

outer skin rusted on rear exhast box not fixed

Fail 13 Sep 2012 70,305 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres getting low

outer skin rusted on rear exhast box not fixed

Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 51,092 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,084 miles

both front anti- roll bar links noisey

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,872 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 35,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 7 Sep 2007 28,544 miles

slight brake bind to o/s/f †small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,504 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 20,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JFE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JFE, 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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What year was AK53 JFE registered?

AK53 JFE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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