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AW03 CVV

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,904 mi
Last recorded106,904 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 106,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 106,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 104,762 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 104,762 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,407 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,407 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,190 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 82,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,049 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 73,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 64,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,623 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust sheild corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,623 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust sheild corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,320 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 37,320 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,225 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 27,225 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 17,437 miles

oil leak on front under radiator.

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 CVV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AW03 CVV, 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 CVV registered?

AW03 CVV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2003.

Is AW03 CVV safe to buy?

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