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AP53 CXL

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,871 mi
Last recorded63,871 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,871 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,922 miles

all tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 11 Nov 2015 55,922 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,776 miles

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

both front tyre treads slightly cracked

both rear tyre inner sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,836 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,515 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,494 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,466 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,771 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,481 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 15,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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AP53 CXL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AP53 CXL, 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 AP53 CXL registered?

AP53 CXL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AP53 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 CXL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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