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AP03 LAY

2018 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

37,694 mi
Last recorded37,694 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Citroen C333,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LAY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 37,694 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2025 41,489 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 35,354 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 34,322 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 28,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 28,747 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 25,409 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 19,403 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 24,484 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 14,251 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 21,062 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2018 18,342 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 18,342 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 15,563 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 15,563 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 13,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 10,509 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 10,403 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 10,390 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 10,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,749 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 LAY is a 2018 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2018 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 33,209 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 LAY, 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 8 years old, this Citroen C3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP03 LAY registered?

AP03 LAY is a 2018 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 April 2018.

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