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AP03 WXB

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,747 mi
Last recorded86,747 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 WXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,747 miles

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

high level stop light inop

wipers noisy

Fail 13 Jul 2017 86,616 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

high level stop light inop

wipers noisy

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,885 miles

both front tyres wear both edges

end of dipstick missing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,885 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wear both edges

end of dipstick missing

Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,359 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 73,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users water ingress removed (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 67,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Jul 2014 67,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,718 miles

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

both front tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

rear wiper blade not clearing window

Fail 4 Feb 2013 55,718 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

rear wiper blade not clearing window

Pass 9 Feb 2012 46,346 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 46,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,948 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,893 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 40,892 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,578 miles

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

rear no plate fading

rear silencer corroding

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear no plate fading

rear silencer corroding

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 11 Aug 2008 33,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 27,572 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 27,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 21,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WXB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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