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AO53 KWR

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,491 mi
Last recorded86,491 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,491 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front fog lamp lens broken

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 14 Sep 2018 86,491 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front fog lamp lens broken

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Sep 2017 74,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,119 miles

Oil cap missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,822 miles

engine oil leak

front discs poor

gearbox oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 61,809 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

front discs poor

gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,275 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 55,275 miles

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

CENTRE AND REAR BOX ON EXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2013 52,656 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN VERY POOR.

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM GETTING POOR.

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,542 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN GETTING VERY POOR.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 34,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 34,470 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 30,574 miles

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

O/S/F AND O/S/R SLIGHT CRACKING OF SIDE WALLS

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,574 miles

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

O/S/F AND O/S/R SLIGHT CRACKING OF SIDE WALLS

Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,981 miles

Both front and o/s/r tyres perished. 185/60R15H

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 20,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 20,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO53 KWR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO53 KWR, 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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AO53 KWR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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