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AP03 OCL

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,986 mi
Last recorded65,986 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 65,986 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,054 miles

play in offside front antiroll bar link advise replacement

Fail 11 Jul 2014 59,054 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in offside front antiroll bar link advise replacement

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,134 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 49,362 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet stay clip is broken

different size tyres on front axle compared to rear axle

n/s/r bump stop is missing

slight condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,362 miles

bonnet stay clip is broken

different size tyres on front axle compared to rear axle

n/s/r bump stop is missing

slight condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,788 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 43,788 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 38,909 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 38,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 33,363 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 33,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,870 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

piece of steel in o/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,619 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 OCL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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