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AP52 FDL

2003 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,663 mi
Last recorded152,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 FDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 152,663 miles

Front Both Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Surface

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

Nearside Steering Rack End Slight Play

Fail 11 Jan 2016 152,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Both Brake Discs Corroded On Inner Surface

Headlight Bulbs Different Colour (Dip Beam)

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

Nearside Steering Rack End Slight Play

Fail 14 Dec 2015 152,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

lower gear box mounting worn

Pass 12 Dec 2014 148,708 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 144,995 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 141,732 miles

air bag light on

n/s rear coil spring broken at end

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 22 May 2012 140,141 miles

Air Bag light on

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2012 140,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Air Bag light on

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 129,435 miles

Condensation in N/S headlight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2011 129,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs pitted

Condensation in N/S headlight

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 105,811 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2009 82,727 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 82,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2008 61,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,085 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 35,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,778 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 23,777 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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 FDL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FDL, 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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AP52 FDL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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