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2003 Toyota Celica 1.8L Petrol · C3 CPW

C3 CPW

2003 Toyota Celica (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2003. Recorded mileage 121,512 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA CELICA
Year / Origin
2003 · Cardiff
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/12/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
121,512 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 19/12/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1794cc

C3 CPW Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2023
  • 121,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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C3 CPW Mileage History

  1. 22/02/200622,043 mi
  2. 22/02/200622,043 mi
  3. 23/02/200729,832 mi+7,789 mi
  4. 31/01/200835,768 mi+5,936 mi
  5. 30/12/200842,601 mi+6,833 mi
  6. 02/01/200942,609 mi+8 mi
  7. 29/01/201048,802 mi+6,193 mi
  8. 13/01/201153,104 mi+4,302 mi
  9. 30/01/201258,676 mi+5,572 mi
  10. 03/01/201368,032 mi+9,356 mi
  11. 06/01/201477,235 mi+9,203 mi
  12. 12/01/201586,267 mi+9,032 mi
  13. 18/01/201694,249 mi+7,982 mi
  14. 10/01/2017100,396 mi+6,147 mi
  15. 08/01/2018104,038 mi+3,642 mi
  16. 03/01/2019107,060 mi+3,022 mi
  17. 03/01/2019107,060 mi
  18. 06/01/2020110,867 mi+3,807 mi
  19. 28/01/2021112,573 mi+1,706 mi
  20. 16/12/2021114,758 mi+2,185 mi
  21. 12/12/2022118,444 mi+3,686 mi
  22. 20/12/2023121,512 mi+3,068 mi
  23. 20/12/2023121,512 mi

Average of roughly 5,581 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

C3 CPW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 18:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Celica (C3 CPW) between February 2006 and December 2023.

The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 20 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.

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