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AP03 CAU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,375 mi
Last recorded96,375 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,375 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 79,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 79,425 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 63,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamps stay on after ignition switched off & wipers work with key out of ignition indicating electrical fault

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 62,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

headlamps stay on after ignition switched off & wipers work with key out of ignition indicating electrical fault

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,879 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,071 miles

front tyres perished and close to limit

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 44,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,781 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Aug 2010 40,781 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear tyre perrishing

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Aug 2009 38,774 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,721 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

upper support bearing is slightly rough in operation

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,153 miles

both front wipers slightly split

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,480 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,971 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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AP03 CAU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP03 CAU, 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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AP03 CAU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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