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AJ52 NTL

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,706 mi
Last recorded93,706 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 NTL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 93,706 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 May 2020 93,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 3mm

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Outer Sill slightly corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 90,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sump pan corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 90,695 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

sump pan corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 85,610 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 78,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 May 2016 72,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded slightly

rear tyres perished

sump pan slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 66,937 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,280 miles

water ingress into nearside headlamp

Fail 4 Jun 2014 63,280 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water ingress into nearside headlamp

Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,279 miles

nearside headlamp has condensation inside lense

very slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,086 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 45,420 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 45,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,176 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 36,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

electric power steering slightly heavey in operation

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,117 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 30,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 30,063 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,406 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 4 May 2006 21,406 miles

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

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

spare tyre defective

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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AJ52 NTL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 AJ52 NTL, 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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AJ52 NTL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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