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AO03 JNN

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,660 mi
Last recorded154,660 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JNN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 154,660 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 141,267 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 131,846 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 125,011 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 125,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 120,783 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 120,737 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 115,748 miles

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

condensation in both headlamps

Fail 22 Feb 2012 115,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,372 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 87,883 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,428 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 69,207 miles

both front indectors faded

front brake pads low

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,243 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/f wheel binding on when hot

Pass 23 Mar 2006 46,566 miles

slight front brake inbalance

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 JNN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JNN, 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 JNN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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