2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · KU03 OUL
2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 87,208 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU03 OUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 87,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KU03 OUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (KU03 OUL) between April 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam mot working (4.1.2 (b))”.
KU03 OUL Mileage History
- 05/04/202379,614 mi
- 14/06/202481,837 mi+2,223 mi
- 14/06/202481,837 mi
- 18/07/202587,208 mi+5,371 mi
- 18/07/202587,208 mi
Average of roughly 3,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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