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AP03 ODE

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,805 mi
Last recorded64,805 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 ODE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,805 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 64,790 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 64,436 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 64,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 64,156 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 64,141 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,792 miles

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,467 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 63,467 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,114 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 61,476 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting thin

Fail 7 Mar 2015 61,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer getting thin

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,034 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,446 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust weak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,735 miles

front pads getting low

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2010 34,325 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2010 34,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,668 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,346 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,420 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,266 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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 ODE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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