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7271XL85

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7271XL85
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,787 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2010 84,787 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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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7271XL85 is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 7271XL85, 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 7271XL85 registered?

7271XL85 is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is 7271XL85 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7271XL85 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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