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AJ03 ZVG

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,558 mi
Last recorded106,558 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ZVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 106,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

both rear bump stops missing

front exhaust box slightly deteriated

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 4 Jan 2014 106,558 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

both rear bump stops missing

front exhaust box slightly deteriated

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,599 miles

no high level brake light

offside rear tyre close to legal limit worn on edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded

no high level brake light

offside rear tyre close to legal limit worn on edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriated

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise rear exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Pass 10 Dec 2010 67,452 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,517 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 10 Dec 2009 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,486 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,569 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 29,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,083 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 ZVG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZVG, 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 ZVG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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