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AP03 LVC

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,068 mi
Last recorded101,068 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 LVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,068 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,772 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,895 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 86,895 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,689 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 82,687 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 76,737 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 76,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,507 miles

Slight play in both front roll bar links

Fail 28 Jun 2010 75,498 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight binding to both front brakes

Slight play in both front roll bar links

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,654 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 66,645 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front discs and pads

Pass 16 Jun 2008 57,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,474 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 48,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advised exhaust rear box

advised nsf tyre getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2006 33,555 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 LVC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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