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AG52 CAX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,060 mi
Last recorded140,060 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 CAX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 140,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 140,060 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,338 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP-STOP MISSING ?

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS CRACKED - 185/60R15

Fail 8 Mar 2016 129,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WON'T ADJUST (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP-STOP MISSING ?

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part INSECURE (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS CRACKED - 185/60R15

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 121,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness in n/s headlamp

Fail 2 Mar 2015 121,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness in n/s headlamp

Fail 11 Mar 2014 115,191 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,191 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 107,884 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 99,955 miles

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

slight play in n/s/front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 7 Feb 2011 91,190 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,707 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,755 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 61,730 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,947 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 49,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,590 miles

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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AG52 CAX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AG52 CAX, 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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AG52 CAX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 February 2003.

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