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AP53 EDV

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,786 mi
Last recorded71,786 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 EDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2021 71,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill back plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,286 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top suspension mount notchy when rotated whilst hanging

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system rusty - no blows

knock from steering rack area - possible inner rack joints

Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight knock from steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2018 64,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing in treads & sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in treads

Fail 10 Nov 2016 60,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perishing in treads & sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in treads

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension top bearing noisy operation

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,329 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion starting to form in rear of offside outer sill (bubbling)

front tyre outer walls slightly perished & small shallow cut in nearside outer wall

indicator switch loose in operation & nearside flashers operate after cancelling offside (once)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack between inner tread blocks

offside rear tyre inner wall perished

Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,483 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 56,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 54,388 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,226 miles

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

front wipers slight smear

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,776 miles

N/S/F Wiper Blade is Split

O/S/F Wiper Blade is Split

O/S/F top mount bearing Noisey

Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,299 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 42,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 36,724 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 28,756 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 28,754 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 22,024 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 EDV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EDV, 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 EDV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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