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AV03 KNU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,215 mi
Last recorded70,215 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KNU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 70,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 62,289 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 62,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 54,862 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2021 54,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2020 50,181 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater on wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded and peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective box metal band corroded and blistering but secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 42,800 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 42,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,064 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 37,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split / cut (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low head light adjuster faulty? (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2017 34,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2017 34,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,256 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 29,470 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 29,470 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 27,839 miles

exhaust centre section deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 26,596 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 18,824 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 10,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 9,798 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,832 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 6,919 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 6,268 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 6,268 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 5,922 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 KNU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV03 KNU, 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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What year was AV03 KNU registered?

AV03 KNU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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