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AD03 FPL

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,820 mi
Last recorded117,820 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 117,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre on limit

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 113,146 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 107,593 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 101,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 94,591 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 91,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 84,183 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 78,085 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,085 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,770 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,873 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 56,873 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise front wipers split on ends

Pass 9 Jun 2006 43,611 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 43,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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AD03 FPL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

AD03 FPL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is AD03 FPL safe to buy?

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