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AW03 CTF

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

138,695 mi
Last recorded138,695 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 CTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 138,695 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front tyre worn on edge

hand brake near end of travel

nsr light lens broken

Pass 15 Nov 2018 136,182 miles

n/s headlamp lens deteriorating

o/s/f flexi hose slightly damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2018 136,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brakes binding lightly

n/s headlamp lens deteriorating

o/s/f flexi hose slightly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2017 133,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 133,396 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 130,405 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner and outer rear sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

play at offside front wheel

Fail 15 Nov 2016 130,404 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and offside front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner and outer rear sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

play at offside front wheel

Pass 10 Nov 2015 127,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 124,185 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 119,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 28 Oct 2013 119,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Nov 2012 110,320 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel brg

Fail 13 Nov 2012 110,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel brg

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,358 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 100,213 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

wiper rubbers split

Pass 19 Nov 2010 91,014 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 91,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 74,816 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 74,816 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 60,807 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 60,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 46,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

front and rear wiper blades torn on edges

front tyres balding on edges

o/s h/lamp condensated

Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front and rear wiper blades torn on edges

front tyres balding on edges

o/s h/lamp condensated

Fail 16 Aug 2006 35,871 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,871 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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AW03 CTF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 AW03 CTF, 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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AW03 CTF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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