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AP03 FMF

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,891 mi
Last recorded71,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 FMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 71,891 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2026 71,891 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2025 70,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sides - Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 67,997 miles

Nearside Front top mounting has movement when jacked

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 67,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2022 67,049 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,890 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2020 64,615 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 62,890 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,076 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 61,073 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 57,776 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 52,679 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 50,630 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,358 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,080 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 41,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 38,203 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 34,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,249 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,465 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 18,670 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 FMF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FMF, 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 FMF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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