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AP03 OCY

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,259 mi
Last recorded93,259 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 OCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 93,259 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 93,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification rubbing inner arch (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

dipstick broken

park brake low reserve travel

Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 84,342 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 83,426 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,426 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 71,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,029 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,029 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 31,183 miles

exhaust rear box surport bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2011 29,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake fluid level low

possible seapage of fluid from clutch slave cylider or pipe

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2010 27,665 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 27,652 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 25,972 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,958 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 14,886 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 11,721 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 OCY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OCY, 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 OCY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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