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AJ03 ZSW

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,909 mi
Last recorded37,909 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZSW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 36,601 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 36,561 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

rear back box corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 33,292 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

rear back box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 29,912 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 29,911 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,517 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,734 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 22,513 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 22,513 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 17,113 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 9,337 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 8,982 miles

all tyres outer walls cracking

Pass 21 May 2012 8,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2011 7,766 miles

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

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

high brake light inop

wiper blades split

Pass 12 May 2010 7,016 miles

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

hligh level brake light inop

Pass 13 May 2009 6,375 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 5,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 4,003 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 ZSW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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