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AV03 ECA

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,471 mi
Last recorded115,471 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ECA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 115,471 miles

eml light on dash

osr tyre out shape

Fail 3 May 2018 115,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

eml light on dash

osr tyre out shape

Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,066 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 115,065 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 113,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

child seat fitted seat belt not tested

eml light on dash

Fail 28 Nov 2015 113,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

child seat fitted seat belt not tested

eml light on dash

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,551 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 112,879 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 107,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 102,798 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 64,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 84,123 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 77,398 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 1 Jun 2007 77,398 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 5 May 2006 68,596 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,826 miles

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

small crack in offside rear light cluster

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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AV03 ECA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV03 ECA, 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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AV03 ECA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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