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AV03 UPG

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,644 mi
Last recorded114,644 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 UPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 114,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ON LIMIT, (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 114,644 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box,holed and corroded. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ON LIMIT, (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 109,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 104,904 miles

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 13 Feb 2015 104,892 miles

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

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 21 Feb 2014 101,336 miles

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 21 Feb 2014 101,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 30 Mar 2013 86,012 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 86,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 68,618 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 68,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,020 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,944 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 50,803 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,549 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 34,396 miles

wipers borderline pass

Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,107 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2006 18,192 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 UPG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 UPG, 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 UPG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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