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AO03 EOH

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,811 mi
Last recorded144,811 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 144,811 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box outer casing deteriated

Fail 28 Apr 2018 144,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust box outer casing deteriated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 137,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

wiper blades deteriorated .. split on ends

Pass 4 Apr 2016 129,588 miles

rear exhaust brakett very corroded advise change soon.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 129,588 miles

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

rear exhaust brakett very corroded advise change soon.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 119,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 113,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin and strap deteriorated

Fail 2 Jan 2014 113,799 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust box outer skin and strap deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,240 miles

rear exhaust strap rusted through but still surported

Fail 4 Jan 2013 107,218 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust strap rusted through but still surported

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,303 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded + bracket has temp repair (not blowing)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 98,303 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded + bracket has temp repair (not blowing)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 86,549 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 23 Dec 2009 75,548 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,548 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 62,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 48,946 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,946 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,561 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 35,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,467 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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AO03 EOH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO03 EOH, 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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AO03 EOH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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