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AJ03 ZTX

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,952 mi
Last recorded49,952 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,952 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,369 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine light on

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear section of exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Sep 2015 46,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Oct 2014 44,271 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre excessively worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded/weak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 44,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre excessively worn low on inner edge

rear exhaust box heavily corroded/weak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,859 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust corroding

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 38,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both sides front tyre edges cracking

centre & rear exhaust corroding

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 31,873 miles

front tyres cracking on the side walls

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,148 miles

Front tyres are cracked and split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Rear tyres are cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2011 24,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Front tyres are cracked and split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Rear tyres are cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,928 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 19,928 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 18,987 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 18,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,368 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 13,450 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 10,576 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 ZTX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTX, 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 ZTX registered?

AJ03 ZTX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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