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AP03 KVD

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,263 mi
Last recorded168,263 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 KVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 168,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 168,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2019 157,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 147,790 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 137,590 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 125,360 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 115,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation within nearside headlamp lens

nearside lower suspension joint appears to be not fully 'home' in hub. approx 75mm of pin revealed (no play evident)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 114,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

condensation within nearside headlamp lens

nearside lower suspension joint appears to be not fully 'home' in hub. approx 75mm of pin revealed (no play evident)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 98,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,914 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 81,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Fail 7 Oct 2011 81,972 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Fail 11 Oct 2010 72,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges of tread

nsr sus bumpstop missing

Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,799 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,167 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,201 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 KVD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 KVD, 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 KVD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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