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AP52 EEN

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,345 mi
Last recorded101,345 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 EEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 101,345 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 101,340 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 93,535 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 85,394 miles

Bonnet stay missing.

Front bumper / fixings damaged.

Nearside bodywork damaged.

Nearside front door handle damaged.

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

Rear hi-level brake light not working.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 85,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet stay missing.

Front bumper / fixings damaged.

Nearside bodywork damaged.

Nearside front door handle damaged.

Nearside main beam, aim high.

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

Rear hi-level brake light not working.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 74,520 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 74,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,286 miles

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

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

undertray insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2008 59,509 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,458 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 47,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 37,420 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 37,420 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 19 Dec 2005 28,485 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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AP52 EEN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP52 EEN, 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 AP52 EEN registered?

AP52 EEN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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