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AO03 JKN

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,149 mi
Last recorded111,149 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 111,149 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 111,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,538 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,025 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills have corrosion at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 98,146 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 92,889 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 92,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,498 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,677 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,051 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,277 miles

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

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2014 62,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,971 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 53,971 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,459 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2011 38,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 33,460 miles

Play in passengers side front drop link:

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,941 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,897 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,825 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 JKN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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