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AO03 RDV

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,731 mi
Last recorded87,731 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,731 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 87,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished 185/60/15

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished 185/60/15

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,980 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,980 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,223 miles

rear box detearated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,099 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked (185/60/15)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,055 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 55,950 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,950 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 51,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,956 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,453 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,723 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 27,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,244 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 20,244 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RDV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol 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 RDV, 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 RDV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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