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AM53 KKL

2003 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,451 mi
Last recorded166,451 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 KKL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 166,451 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 166,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 155,616 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer tyre walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 155,476 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer tyre walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 146,706 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front 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 30 Sep 2016 138,241 miles

nearside wing repeater lense missing

Fail 27 Sep 2016 138,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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AM53 KKL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AM53 KKL, 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 AM53 KKL registered?

AM53 KKL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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