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AO03 EXH

2003 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,623 mi
Last recorded111,623 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 111,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 111,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to low oil and exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,322 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 106,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 102,326 miles

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUNM 2/ VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 3/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST 4/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 25 Apr 2014 102,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

1/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUNM 2/ VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK 3/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT EXHAUST 4/ BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 27 Apr 2013 98,244 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 27 Apr 2013 98,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES 2/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 18 Apr 2012 87,201 miles

1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S/F CV BOOT

Fail 14 Apr 2012 87,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1/ SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S/F CV BOOT

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,239 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 69,913 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,270 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,154 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,070 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,752 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 EXH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

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

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