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AV03 KLS

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,836 mi
Last recorded57,836 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,836 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 57,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,124 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 54,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 53,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (shallow grooved tread) , perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn and boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2015 53,680 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (shallow grooved tread) , perished and cracking

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f anti roll bar link worn and boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

rear exhaust silencer corroded and blowing slightly

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,677 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge

offside rear wheel bearing noise when wheel is rotated/spun

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

rear tyres different size to that of the front

Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn low/bald on inside (shallow grooves)

offside rear wheel bearing noise when wheel is spun

rear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,207 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,580 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,885 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 32,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,779 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 29,132 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 1 Dec 2008 29,132 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,278 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,089 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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AV03 KLS 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 61.1%.

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 KLS, 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 KLS is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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