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AJ03 ZTG

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,781 mi
Last recorded92,781 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZTG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 92,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 88,520 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,342 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,559 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,341 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 72,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear service brake reading are slightly lower than normal

Slight deteroiration on nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2016 67,712 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear service brake reading slighter lower than normal

Unable to give full inspection to front brake pads

Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear service brake reading slighter lower than normal

Slight deteroiration nearside rear tyre

Unable to give full inspection to front brake pads

Pass 10 Jul 2015 65,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated

Offside front tyre is deteroirated

Possible slight play at steering rack inner joints

Unable to give full inspection of front brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,281 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,896 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is starting to deteroirate

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,119 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,863 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,534 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,163 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,052 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,107 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 ZTG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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