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AJ52 WCE

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,425 mi
Last recorded84,425 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 WCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 84,425 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (Advice replacing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 2 May 2019 84,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (Advice replacing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 64,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

n/s/f headlight deteriorating

n/s/f,both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r sill corroded,starting to feel a little weak

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight windscreen damage zone a due to location benefit given

Fail 8 May 2018 64,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

all tyres starting to perish

both headlights deteriorating

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r sill corroded,starting to feel a little weak

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight windscreen damage zone a due to location benefit given

Pass 26 May 2017 52,804 miles

Offside Front headlight beam image poor

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,647 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,926 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisey when operated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 49,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisey when operated

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 42,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,116 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 35,880 miles

All four tyres perished.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,400 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 28,328 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,622 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 19,734 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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AJ52 WCE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ52 WCE, 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 WCE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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