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AJ03 XPG

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,155 mi
Last recorded112,155 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 XPG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 112,155 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 112,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 104,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 104,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 97,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2017 97,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,403 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 86,651 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 86,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 83,870 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 83,870 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,722 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 79,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 76,315 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall is in poor condition.

Pass 23 May 2011 68,749 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,631 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 59,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 May 2009 51,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 19 May 2009 51,422 miles

Offside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 7 May 2008 44,798 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 44,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f light lens been repaired

unable to check inner brake pads

wipers poor

Pass 10 May 2007 38,111 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 38,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 8 May 2006 29,663 miles

slight dammage to o/s/r seatbelt

unable to see inner brake pads

very slight play o/s/f wheel

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 XPG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

AJ03 XPG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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