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AP52 HHR

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,948 mi
Last recorded100,948 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HHR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 100,948 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Nov 2017 100,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,176 miles

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

Front headlamps have condensation

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 83,949 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint advise replacing (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Jan 2015 75,815 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,804 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,735 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 60,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2012 60,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,900 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 55,900 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,355 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 51,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 46,936 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 24 Jan 2009 46,933 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 12 Feb 2008 39,362 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 39,341 miles

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

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

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,395 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 30,395 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2006 23,399 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 HHR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HHR, 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 HHR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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