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AU03 VWW

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,587 mi
Last recorded111,587 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VWW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2019 111,587 miles

Emissions not tested heavy smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Feb 2019 111,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 109,209 miles

Central middle exhaust is slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 106,862 miles

All 4 tyres badly perished

Both front tyre treads starting to wear on the outer edge

Nail in the offside rear tyre tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,314 miles

All four tyre walls starting to perish

Nail in the offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Small cut in the nearside front tyre tread

Small cut in the offside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 18 Jan 2016 104,314 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All four tyre walls starting to perish

Nail in the offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Small cut in the nearside front tyre tread

Small cut in the offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,179 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 103,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 103,011 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,623 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 102,623 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 94,487 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 94,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 72,877 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 62,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 62,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,499 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 51,499 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)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,868 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 39,858 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 37,726 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 37,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AU03 VWW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU03 VWW, 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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AU03 VWW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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