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AW03 CTU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 CTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 94,500 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2020 94,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,897 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,832 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 87,233 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 85,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2015 85,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 83,570 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,857 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,127 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 72,127 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,896 miles

front brakr discs pitted

Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 52,567 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,277 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,249 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 48,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,356 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 43,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,493 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 CTU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AW03 CTU, 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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What year was AW03 CTU registered?

AW03 CTU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 August 2003.

Is AW03 CTU safe to buy?

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