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AJ03 AFE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,269 mi
Last recorded75,269 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 AFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 66,035 miles

Both rear sills corroded.

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 66,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear sills corroded.

Coolant leak Radiator. ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 49,337 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 45,570 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 45,568 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door check strap loose

Pass 11 Jun 2020 40,994 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 40,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 40,588 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 40,091 miles

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Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,139 miles

Front exhaust box deteriorating

underbody shields fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2016 39,139 miles

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

Front exhaust box deteriorating

underbody shields fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,999 miles

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 10 Feb 2015 36,999 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,602 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside footbrake slighlty low effort

Pass 13 Feb 2013 34,534 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,050 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,401 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,365 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,140 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 22,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 16,477 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 AFE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AFE, 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 AJ03 AFE registered?

AJ03 AFE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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