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AP03 FLA

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,818 mi
Last recorded156,818 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2013 156,818 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 156,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 148,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 138,520 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 127,315 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 109,525 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 94,072 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 75,064 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 40,151 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 FLA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FLA, 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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What year was AP03 FLA registered?

AP03 FLA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is AP03 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 FLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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