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AJ53 PLN

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,657 mi
Last recorded94,657 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 94,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 94,635 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 81,742 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 81,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,792 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 75,792 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,623 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,595 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,421 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,687 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 58,687 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 55,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,898 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 53,387 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 49,881 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 49,881 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,021 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,759 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 33,630 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,656 miles

Engine oil leak from offside front of head gasket.

Gear selection feels tight.

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 PLN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black 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 AJ53 PLN, 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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What year was AJ53 PLN registered?

AJ53 PLN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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