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AP53 CXR

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,362 mi
Last recorded43,362 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,485 miles

front brake discs lightly lipped

offside front tyre perishing around sidewalls

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 13 Dec 2010 35,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2007 25,016 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,016 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,400 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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AP53 CXR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

AP53 CXR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is AP53 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP53 CXR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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