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AO03 FPC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,952 mi
Last recorded71,952 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 71,952 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 71,947 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 70,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,598 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,398 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 70,332 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,054 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,301 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,293 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 59,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,231 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,482 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 50,475 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,441 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 48,502 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,151 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 46,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 38,544 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,225 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 38,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,584 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes slightly binding on

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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AO03 FPC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO03 FPC, 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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AO03 FPC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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