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AO03 EOY

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EOY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 111,124 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,056 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leak/cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in grooves 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 101,056 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cut/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides cracks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leak/cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worn/Play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in grooves 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,664 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 93,659 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,879 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,879 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 90,720 miles

rear box corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 90,720 miles

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

rear box corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,736 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 83,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,316 miles

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight movement in nearside front wheel

Fail 24 Mar 2012 75,316 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

slight movement in nearside front wheel

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,330 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 68,330 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,808 miles

centre brake light not working

slight play in offside front steering arm/rack

Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,808 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre brake light not working

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front steering arm/rack

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,667 miles

slight knock from steering rack when steering rocked

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,511 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 37,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2006 28,424 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 EOY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EOY, 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 EOY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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