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AJ03 AEN

2003 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,552 mi
Last recorded139,552 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 139,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 137,337 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 127,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,542 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 103,828 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,152 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,885 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 87,080 miles

r/exhaust bracket rusting

Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,505 miles

both front tyres may soon need replacing

Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,246 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bump stops missing on rear suspention

Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,246 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bump stops missing on rear suspention

Fail 10 Dec 2007 74,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 60,814 miles

near side front tyre low and worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,571 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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AJ03 AEN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AJ03 AEN, 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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AJ03 AEN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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