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AP03 CUK

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,290 mi
Last recorded106,290 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 CUK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 106,290 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,799 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 96,268 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 96,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb holder faulty (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing / corroding (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 88,095 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing / corroding (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,811 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 76,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,707 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 64,368 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 58,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 58,865 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 52,717 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Number plate lamps came on when tailgate opened

Slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 12 May 2011 47,942 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 40,851 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 35,485 miles

All tyres cracking on outer walls

LH Front seat belt webbing starting to fluff or fray

Pass 1 May 2008 28,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,885 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 18,148 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 CUK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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