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AU51 TKA

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,199 mi
Last recorded93,199 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU51 TKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,199 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 93,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 84,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 84,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,042 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,369 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 76,369 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,162 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,022 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,119 miles

Both rear tyres mishapen

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 53,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Both rear tyres mishapen

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,049 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,458 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,612 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,081 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 31,081 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,451 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 27,451 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,113 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 23,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,810 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,173 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,213 miles

some corrosion to front discs(not excessive)

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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AU51 TKA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red 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 AU51 TKA, 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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AU51 TKA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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