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AK53 JAO

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,969 mi
Last recorded147,969 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 JAO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 147,969 miles

Front exhaust box corroded/delaminating

Front number plate cracked

Front tyres wearing edges/slight cracking/tearing tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt fouled by inner arch trim (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front evidence of tyre fouling inner arch trim

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

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

Offside Front steering rack inner joint slight play/slight knock from steering rack

Offside Rear bumper damaged

bonnet release handle adrift

Pass 3 Nov 2015 143,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

front brake discs corroded inner face

front brake pads worn

front exhaust box corroded/delaminating

front number plate cracked

front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre tread "chewed"/poor

o/s/r light unit condensating

slight lag n/s brakes

Fail 3 Nov 2015 143,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded inner face

front brake pads worn

front exhaust box corroded/delaminating

front number plate cracked

front tyres cracking

n/s/r tyre wearing edges

o/s/f tyre tread "chewed"/poor

o/s/r light unit condensating

slight lag n/s brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2014 141,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate cracked

nsr tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 4 Nov 2014 141,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate cracked

nsr tyre perished outer sidewall

osr tyre perished sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2013 131,437 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 131,437 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 123,334 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 123,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 116,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

bottom boot split on nearside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Nov 2010 107,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight blow from rear exhaust join

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 90,997 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 73,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 49,924 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,988 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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AK53 JAO is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK53 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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