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AJ53 CTY

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,180 mi
Last recorded94,180 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 CTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 94,180 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 94,172 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 83,560 miles

front discs worn

oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 14 May 2019 83,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

oil leak

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2018 79,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 76,621 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 76,598 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 72,857 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2016 72,857 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition

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

Pass 28 May 2015 67,319 miles

both front tyres low

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,819 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 53,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet stay missing (PRY BAR UNDER BONNET)

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,127 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bonnet stay missing (PRY BAR UNDER BONNET)

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,295 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

bonnet stay missing

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 49,275 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all four tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

bonnet stay missing

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 40,866 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,481 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ53 CTY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AJ53 CTY, 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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AJ53 CTY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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