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FA03 RVP

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,269 mi
Last recorded89,269 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 RVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,269 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 89,267 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 86,624 miles

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

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 86,623 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 80,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

light cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

light cracking in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 64,980 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 54,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 45,832 miles

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

offside front anti roll bar top ball joint dust cover split

Fail 27 May 2009 45,832 miles

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

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

offside front anti roll bar top ball joint dust cover split

Pass 15 May 2008 34,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front foglamp not working

Fail 15 May 2008 34,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front foglamp not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2007 22,265 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,089 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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FA03 RVP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FA03 RVP, 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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FA03 RVP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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