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AO03 FZD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

73,919 mi
Last recorded73,919 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,919 miles

Cracking in front suspension arm bushes Ns and Os

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Slight cracking in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Cracking in front suspension arm bushes Ns and Os

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Slight cracking in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 62,790 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,678 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 51,850 miles

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

near side rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 22 Aug 2015 51,850 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2014 43,865 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,703 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

body damaged

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Feb 2014 42,703 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

body damaged

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 40,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,678 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,467 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,529 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 28,529 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,514 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,731 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 20,731 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 16,378 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 16,378 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 11,739 miles

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 FZD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO03 FZD, 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 FZD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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