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AO03 EXA

2003 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,963 mi
Last recorded92,963 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 92,963 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,207 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,611 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,170 miles

nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,047 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,641 miles

rear wiper torn

under body protection covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2007 43,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wiper is torn

under body protection covers are fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2006 35,326 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 35,326 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (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 EXA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EXA, 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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What year was AO03 EXA registered?

AO03 EXA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is AO03 EXA safe to buy?

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