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AP03 CBU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 90,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 90,586 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 81,311 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 72,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silincer (7.1.2)

all four tyres perishing cracking

Fail 12 May 2017 72,011 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silincer (7.1.2)

all four tyres perishing cracking

Pass 18 May 2016 71,240 miles

All tyres cracking & perishing

Centre & rear silencers badly corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 71,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

All tyres cracking & perishing

Centre & rear silencers badly corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 69,971 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 66,399 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 66,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2013 62,932 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 58,399 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 58,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,027 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.......N/S/F Tyre different speed rating to other tyres

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,027 miles

Front brakes binding slightly.......N/S/F Tyre different speed rating to other tyres

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

Pass 25 May 2010 53,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 33,629 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,692 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,797 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 13,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 CBU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP03 CBU, 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 CBU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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