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AU52 WTW

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

45,717 mi
Last recorded45,717 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 WTW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 45,717 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

crack off side rear lamp high level stop light not working rear silencer outter skin in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2021 43,778 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,981 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 41,133 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 41,133 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 39,900 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view spotted (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 39,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view spotted (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 39,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight has condensation inside effecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,192 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 37,192 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

slight play at steering arm inner joint

Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,784 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,487 miles

n/s/r tyre showing signs of age

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer is corroded, not blowing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,182 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,785 miles

Air freshener removed from drivers view of the road.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,120 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 23,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,269 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 31 Oct 2006 20,755 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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AU52 WTW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU52 WTW, 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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AU52 WTW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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