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AD52 FHW

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,802 mi
Last recorded65,802 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,802 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 63,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 63,062 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 61,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,824 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,723 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 52,801 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,056 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,063 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 46,063 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 41,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,513 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 34,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD52 FHW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD52 FHW, 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 AD52 FHW registered?

AD52 FHW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is AD52 FHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 FHW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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