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AV03 URA

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,573 mi
Last recorded95,573 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 95,573 miles

Offside Front light damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light damage

Fail 27 Nov 2019 95,572 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front light damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light damage

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,358 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,905 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 89,886 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 87,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 10 Jun 2017 87,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 May 2016 86,806 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked And Perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2016 86,806 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked And Perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 80,702 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 80,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2014 71,373 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 71,223 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,539 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perished & wearing low

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,535 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear tyre perished & wearing low

Pass 29 May 2012 59,313 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,889 miles

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre close to wear limit

Pass 8 Jun 2010 48,298 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 36,868 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 33,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 28,987 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 URA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 URA, 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 URA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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