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AK53 DJX

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

31,384 mi
Last recorded31,384 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 DJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 31,384 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer strap corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,330 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (7mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads , wearing inner edge, (7mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin deterioratng

Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in-between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust hanger corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 30,539 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silincer strap severly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 26 Aug 2020 30,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective clouded up (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silincer strap severly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2019 30,195 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Slight bind to offside front wheel

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,861 miles

High level brake light not working

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 29,560 miles

headlight lenses deteriated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 29,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

headlight lenses deteriated

nsf tyre is perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,824 miles

light brake bind on nsf and osr brakes

no high level stop light

osf tyre perished

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,339 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

slight brake binds on osf and osr

Fail 9 Sep 2014 28,339 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight brake binds on osf and osr

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,879 miles

osr brake binding

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr brake binding

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,286 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Sep 2011 26,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,819 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,912 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 25,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,621 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,335 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 22,485 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2007 22,485 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,727 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 20,729 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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AK53 DJX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AK53 DJX, 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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AK53 DJX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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