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AP03 OCX

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,124 mi
Last recorded118,124 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 118,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

drivers door handle broken but works ok at test

o/s/f tyre showing age degradation

Fail 22 Feb 2021 118,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi from abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes from ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

drivers door handle broken but works ok at test

o/s/f tyre showing age degradation

Pass 6 Feb 2020 116,715 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 116,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,374 miles

Both front headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear outer light lens missing

Fail 17 Feb 2019 112,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside Brake pipes covered in grease

Nearside Rear outer light lens missing

Pass 21 Feb 2018 108,345 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 107,003 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,560 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,929 miles

beam image slightly poor

Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,929 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

beam image slightly poor

Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,810 miles

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

offside headlamp beam image slightly blurred.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 582,577 miles

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

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

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

offside headlamp beam image slightly blurred.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 93,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes worn

front brakes 17% out of balance

nearside diff seal slight leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,888 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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes worn

front brakes 17% out of balance

nearside diff seal slight leak

Fail 3 Feb 2011 86,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 86,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,451 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 81,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,953 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 63,953 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 48,772 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,593 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front tyres worn, at wear bars.

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 OCX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OCX, 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 OCX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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