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AP03 WZJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,691 mi
Last recorded101,691 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,691 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 98,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,395 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,135 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 82,135 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn from inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 77,123 miles

Noisy rear brakes

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 77,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Noisy rear brakes

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

Pass 31 Aug 2014 72,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 66,812 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 66,301 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 59,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,077 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,737 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread + side walls

Fail 16 Sep 2009 40,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped - worn

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread + side walls

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,669 miles

front brake discs lipped - worn

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread + side walls

Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,614 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 34,502 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,276 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2006 21,813 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 WZJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZJ, 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 WZJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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