MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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
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
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
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Steering system slightly rough top suspension support bearing rough (2.2.D.1)
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
engine management light on
o/s/f top suspension mount noisey
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
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
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
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
engine management light on
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
engine management light on
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)
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)
rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion
n/s front tyre and both rear tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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