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AD03 FPC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,312 mi
Last recorded185,312 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 185,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 171,836 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 159,360 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

o/s/f/tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 26 May 2015 149,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 138,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 130,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 123,094 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 17 May 2011 111,312 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front headlamp condensated

Pass 12 Apr 2010 98,674 miles

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

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

damage to n/s sill

n/s/f brake hose insecure

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 98,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

damage to n/s sill

n/s/f brake hose insecure

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,481 miles

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

dampness around n/s/r brake backplate

footbrake effort low on n/s/r brake

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 27 Apr 2009 84,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

dampness around n/s/r brake backplate

footbrake effort low on n/s/r brake

front tyres worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 May 2008 69,288 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 69,059 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 54,009 miles

slight brake bind to o/s/f †o/s/f tyre worn on inner brake pads †unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 17 May 2007 54,009 miles

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

slight brake bind to o/s/f †o/s/f tyre worn on inner brake pads †unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 19 May 2006 40,065 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2006 40,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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AD03 FPC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FPC, 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 AD03 FPC registered?

AD03 FPC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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