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MF03 OWM

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,614 mi
Last recorded92,614 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 OWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,614 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 92,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,667 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 86,665 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox/ outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 81,827 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox/ outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 74,220 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,632 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

nearide rear tyre outer wall perished & split

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 64,228 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

nearide rear tyre outer wall perished & split

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer corroded & bracket broke,secured with wire.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid low

exhaust rear corroded

front brake pads look low/discs corroded inner faces

Fail 29 Oct 2014 54,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid low

exhaust rear corroded

front brake pads look low/discs corroded inner faces

Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,202 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat warning light on

rear brakes noisy on brake test

silencer corroded and secured with wire

Fail 28 Nov 2013 51,202 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy on brake test

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat warning light on

silencer corroded and secured with wire

Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,845 miles

advise rear silencer corroded and bracket corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2012 45,845 miles

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

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

advise rear silencer corroded and bracket corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,532 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 43,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,540 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 33,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2008 27,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,992 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 18,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release lever faulty

Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,074 miles

bonnet release lever faulty

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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MF03 OWM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MF03 OWM, 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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MF03 OWM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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