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AO03 OWK

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,422 mi
Last recorded105,422 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,422 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 98,667 miles

advised discs corroded

advised uabel to see front brake pads

Fail 11 Mar 2013 98,667 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advised discs corroded

advised uabel to see front brake pads

Fail 8 Mar 2012 91,189 miles

Nearside front coil spring rubbing on inner wing with weight off suspension

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

Rear exhaust pipe to silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,189 miles

Nearside front coil spring rubbing on inner wing with weight off suspension

Rear exhaust pipe to silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 82,671 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 82,661 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 82,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

aux belt split[ fan belt ]

Pass 2 Mar 2010 72,695 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,562 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,070 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,238 miles

advised pads low

advised slight play nsf drop link

Pass 23 Feb 2006 25,038 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 OWK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 OWK, 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 AO03 OWK registered?

AO03 OWK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AO03 OWK safe to buy?

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