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AO03 KTC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,728 mi
Last recorded125,728 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 125,728 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 121,183 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,517 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 110,517 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,350 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 78,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 72,155 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,155 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 69,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,067 miles

emmissions to low too test

water in n/s/f head lamp

Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KTC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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