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AJ03 WZN

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,133 mi
Last recorded124,133 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 124,133 miles

All metal brake pipes starting to corrode

All suspension coil springs corroding

Both headlights misted (Pattern ok)

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroded

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2020 123,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACES WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 123,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACES WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 121,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box. (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhauxt system corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2019 121,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box. (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhauxt system corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 113,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 102,401 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 102,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 95,772 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 95,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2015 89,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 83,268 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,945 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 77,945 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,715 miles

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

wet inside nearside headlight

wipers starting to split

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 51,134 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 50,821 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 41,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WZN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WZN, 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 WZN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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