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AJ03 ZVB

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,522 mi
Last recorded114,522 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 114,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,741 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 109,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,936 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 105,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,828 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 101,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/f tyre bad wear to inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2014 97,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

engine cover broken and rattleing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,564 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

engine top cover broken and insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2013 89,564 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

engine top cover broken and insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,830 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 80,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2011 80,743 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front spring protector plate bent.

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish.

Fail 15 Oct 2010 61,301 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front spring protector plate bent.

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish.

Offside front coil spring slightly damaged.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,491 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,060 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 35,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 27,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,050 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 ZVB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZVB, 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 ZVB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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