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AP03 OBT

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,897 mi
Last recorded103,897 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 103,897 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights deteriorated, poor beam image

nearside front tyre slightly worn/wearing edges of tread

Fail 28 May 2024 103,894 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working offside and nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlights deteriorated, poor beam image

nearside front tyre slightly worn/wearing edges of tread

Pass 15 Jun 2023 98,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp lens becoming dull

Pass 15 Jun 2022 98,483 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front fog lamp not working

headlamp lens deteriorated

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2021 98,290 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

headlights slightly deteriorated, poor beam image

nearside rear outer sill weakened by corrosion

offside rear tyre slightly perished edges of tread

Pass 13 Jun 2020 95,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 88,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 80,327 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill weakened by corrosion

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Fail 21 May 2018 80,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear outer sill weakened by corrosion

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 2 Jun 2017 75,651 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 74,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,321 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corrode on edge of inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced condensated (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corrode on edge of inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusted on inner face

Pass 30 May 2014 60,659 miles

centre section of exhaust getting weak

Fail 22 May 2014 60,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre section of exhaust getting weak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,124 miles

cut in side wall of n/s front tyre

n/s wiper blade split on end

slight damage to n/s front wing

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 46,079 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,818 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 24,016 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,986 miles

tyres 185/60r15 †n.s.f 5.0mm †o.s.f 5.0mm †o.s.r 5.0mm †n.s.r 5.0mm

Pass 8 Jul 2006 19,102 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 OBT 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 80%.

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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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