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AJ53 RHZ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,522 mi
Last recorded182,522 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 182,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 181,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 181,276 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount locators missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 176,422 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 170,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 158,845 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 149,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 149,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 137,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

body damage

chip in windscreen

front discs worn on inner faces

Pass 9 Mar 2011 93,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 93,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Coolant level below minimum - evidence of slight leak from radiator

Fail 31 Mar 2010 79,955 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper operation noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2010 79,955 miles

Coolant level below minimum

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper operation noisey

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,561 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 70,561 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,335 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,442 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 31,438 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 RHZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ53 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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