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AD03 EFF

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,167 mi
Last recorded112,167 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,167 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on sill under car big corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting on sill under car big corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 98,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 94,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,036 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts both bushes each side (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,036 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts both bushes each side (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 27 Aug 2016 87,983 miles

Rear tires cracked and perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,020 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,292 miles

front exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 79,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 69,463 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,075 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,694 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 9 Jun 2011 58,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,608 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,194 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,403 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,661 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2006 36,344 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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AD03 EFF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD03 EFF, 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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AD03 EFF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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