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AD03 UFE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,009 mi
Last recorded59,009 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 59,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 58,430 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body component corrosion

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,984 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 57,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 57,496 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 56,703 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 55,609 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

drive shafts corroded

sub frame corrosion

track rod end corroded - both sides

Pass 8 May 2017 53,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 52,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear boxes (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 49,646 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 49,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,256 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 49,256 miles

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

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 48,549 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,902 miles

N/S steering rack bush has slight play

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,517 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,872 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 24,796 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UFE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 UFE, 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 UFE registered?

AD03 UFE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AD03 UFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 UFE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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