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AO03 OEB

2003 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,071 mi
Last recorded80,071 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,071 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in widscreen not affecting view

slight bind to both rear brakes

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,347 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2015 65,259 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant level low

gasket missing from turbo inlet

nearside mirror broken

turbo leak at intercooler

Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,517 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlamps condensated

coolant level low

drivers door strap broken

gasket missing from turbo inlet

nearside mirror broken

turbo leak at intercooler

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside mirror damaged

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror damaged

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,866 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 50,482 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,734 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,712 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,711 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)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,743 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 23,743 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,358 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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 OEB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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