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AP03 FMC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,357 mi
Last recorded83,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,357 miles

advised chip in screen

advised front tyres worn

advised osf door handle damaged

advised osr lenes missing

advised under side suspension rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2021 83,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning not working (2.1.5 (a))

advised chip in screen

advised front tyres worn

advised osf door handle damaged

advised osr lenes missing

advised under side suspension rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2020 82,378 miles

advised exhaust outer skin corroded not blowing

advised nsf tyre low tread

advised osf tyre very low tread

advised osr lamp lences cover missing

advised slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,303 miles

underside generally rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2019 81,303 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside generally rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,336 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 80,336 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,215 miles

advised cover fitted obscuring view

advised front discs worn

advised nsf tyre getting low

advised side repeater pail

Fail 5 Jun 2017 78,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

advised cover fitted obscuring view

advised front discs worn

advised nsf tyre getting low

advised side repeater pail

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,565 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 75,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,507 miles

advised discs rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,062 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 60,305 miles

advised ball joint gaitor slight perished

advised fog lamp switch is slightly fault

advised front fog lamps not working

advised rear tyres getting low

Fail 7 Jun 2012 60,305 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advised ball joint gaitor slight perished

advised front fog lamps not working

advised rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,217 miles

advised both rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advised both osr osf tyres getting low

advised pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,137 miles

advised front tyres getting low

advised nsr osr tyres low on tread

advised rear box corroded slight blow

Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,137 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advised front tyres getting low

advised nsr osr tyres low on tread

advised rear box corroded slight blow

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,159 miles

advised nsr tyre low tread

advised osr tyre low on tread

advised rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,493 miles

advised rear box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,448 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,018 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 FMC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FMC, 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 FMC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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