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2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,281 mi
Last recorded99,281 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 URL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,281 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 99,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 91,058 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 91,058 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 87,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 82,359 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 82,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 75,058 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,883 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 58,276 miles

Offside Front 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 25 Jan 2010 54,193 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,636 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 49,639 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 45,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 42,418 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 29,085 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 URL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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