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AO03 EWX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,733 mi
Last recorded105,733 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,733 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2020 105,733 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2019 102,025 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 98,234 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 88,129 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 88,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,090 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 82,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 75,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,098 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 62,630 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 62,626 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 56,347 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 49,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,859 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,836 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 32,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2007 26,293 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 26,293 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 19,979 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 EWX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO03 EWX, 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 EWX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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