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A20 CDB

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,497 mi
Last recorded66,497 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CDB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 66,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 63,989 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 59,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,202 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,737 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 49,220 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 30,321 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,974 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 25,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 20,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,469 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,306 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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A20 CDB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A20 CDB, 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 A20 CDB registered?

A20 CDB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is A20 CDB safe to buy?

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