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AP52 WGX

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 WGX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 75,030 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,047 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Bump stop is missing

Pass 15 Dec 2016 67,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,465 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,249 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 61,249 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 57,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,343 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 51,897 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 51,897 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,475 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 46,475 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,354 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,306 miles

N/S/F Tyre low on tread(inner edge)

O/S/F Tyre low on tread(inner edge)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 28,306 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front wipers are deteriorating

N/S/F Tyre low on tread(inner edge)

O/S/F Tyre low on tread(inner edge)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 22,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,224 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 14,412 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 WGX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

AP52 WGX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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