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AC03 CZL

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,105 mi
Last recorded117,105 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 CZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 117,105 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 115,624 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 115,623 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 109,986 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 6 Feb 2018 109,984 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,803 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 89,391 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 89,389 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 82,956 miles

front windscreen chipped.

nsr suspension bump stop missing.

oil leak n/s inner drive shaft seal.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,201 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,201 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,914 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,156 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,504 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 48,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,409 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,900 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 29,814 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 29,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AC03 CZL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AC03 CZL, 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 AC03 CZL registered?

AC03 CZL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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