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AK03 XDJ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 82,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust rust

Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,673 miles

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

centre exhaust rust

Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,450 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust rust

Fail 3 Jun 2024 79,450 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust rust

Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,030 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust rust

Pass 13 Jun 2022 77,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust rust

Fail 13 Jun 2022 77,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust rust

Pass 11 Jun 2021 75,818 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 73,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,923 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 69,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 68,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 25 Mar 2017 68,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 4 Apr 2016 65,000 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 64,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 60,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,862 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,902 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 37,773 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 37,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,411 miles

front wiper blades split but give adequate view ahead

Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,509 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,127 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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AK03 XDJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK03 XDJ, 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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AK03 XDJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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