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AP53 CXU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,068 mi
Last recorded119,068 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 CXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,068 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 119,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to fail mount bearing seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 116,597 miles

engine fault warning light on

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers slight fluffing on edge (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres have thin cracks around tread

Fail 22 Aug 2017 116,594 miles

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

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers slight fluffing on edge (5.2.2a)

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

both rear tyres have thin cracks around tread

engine fault warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 114,976 miles

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside windscreen wiper poor

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,897 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering system slightly rough top suspension support bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine fault management light on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak,engine sump corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 108,931 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f top suspension mount noisey

Pass 8 Oct 2012 106,837 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Oct 2012 106,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Oct 2011 104,259 miles

Nearside 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)

bonnet stay insecure

eml on

front tyre worn on edge

Fail 12 Oct 2011 104,257 miles

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

Nearside 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)

bonnet stay insecure

eml on

front tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 101,190 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Oct 2010 101,188 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2009 98,805 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 98,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 87,536 miles

rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2007 66,352 miles

n/s front tyre and both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,050 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 CXU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CXU, 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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AP53 CXU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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