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AP03 WZS

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 129,065 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 129,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 126,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 125,093 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear axle bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 12 Jan 2023 123,022 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,691 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front door check defective

Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,892 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 114,401 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 110,489 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 110,485 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 103,096 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen damaged, does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,603 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the sholders

Fail 22 Jul 2015 95,490 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on the sholders

Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,800 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,257 miles

Front exhaust support bracket broken

Middle and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

Offside front main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked

Exhaust middle and rear sections very rusty

Front bumper damaged

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area but not effecting the drivers vision

High level stop lamp not working

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside rear shock absorber showing slight signs of leakage

Offside frong fog lamp glass danaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Aug 2012 76,756 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn to 3mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked

Exhaust middle and rear sections very rusty

Front brake discs rusted and discoloured

Front bumper damaged

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area but not effecting the drivers vision

High level stop lamp not working

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside front indicator faded slightly

Nearside front windscreen wiper blade worn

Nearside rear shock absorber showing slight signs of leakage

Offside frong fog lamp glass danaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak

osr sus bumpstop missing

Fail 27 Jul 2011 69,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

osr sus bumpstop missing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,031 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 60,031 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,483 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,682 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,426 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 37,426 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,018 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 WZS is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WZS, 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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What year was AP03 WZS registered?

AP03 WZS is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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