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AK53 TWP

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2018 85,512 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive noise coming from engine and oil leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen also lens faded & headlamp full of water. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,464 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 77,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 69,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,779 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 56,939 miles

o/s front tyre tread wearing on inside edge.

rear exhaust box outer skin split.& exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,882 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 52,882 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,907 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 47,905 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,541 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,541 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,778 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 33,771 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,225 miles

off side front spot lamp lens broken/missing.

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 TWP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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