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AK53 WUV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,250 mi
Last recorded101,250 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 101,250 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2017 87,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 87,812 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 75,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 71,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 65,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 64,591 miles

Slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,756 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Engine oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,613 miles

Exhaust corroded

O/s/f tyre worn on edge

O/s/r tyre worn low

Slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,613 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust corroded

O/s/f tyre worn on edge

O/s/r tyre worn low

Slight play in o/s/f roll bar link

Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,598 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 38,387 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)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2008 38,387 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,737 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 27,847 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 27,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 WUV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WUV, 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 WUV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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