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AV03 ZWU

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

124,097 mi
Last recorded124,097 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 124,097 miles

Both rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front fog light glass missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2018 124,097 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front fog light glass missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S + O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2017 111,639 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Centre brake light not working

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

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 May 2017 111,612 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear bump stops missing

Centre brake light not working

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

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 100,497 miles

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 3 May 2016 100,239 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust box and rusty (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 20 May 2015 89,164 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

N/S/R Tyre perishing

O/S/F Fog light glass broken

O/S/R Tyre getting low on tread & has a nail in tyre near side wall

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 89,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear bump stops missing

N/S/R Tyre perishing

O/S/F Fog light glass broken

O/S/R Tyre getting low on tread & has a nail in tyre near side wall

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 18,835 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 18,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 74,588 miles

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 11 May 2013 74,588 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 11 May 2012 68,767 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 68,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 May 2011 64,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 64,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 57,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 19,022 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 19,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 45,953 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2008 45,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2007 40,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,972 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 ZWU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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