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AO03 OWW

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,981 mi
Last recorded58,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 58,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 54,334 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,740 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 52,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2021 52,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,936 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,085 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,004 miles

Rear exhaust box outer shield is heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,376 miles

centre and rear exhaust box outer skins are corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,495 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

centre and rear exhaust are deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2015 39,495 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (8.2.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

centre and rear exhaust are deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,869 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 35,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,844 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 30,362 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,169 miles

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

O/S/f brake disc slightly pitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 27,169 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/f brake disc slightly pitted.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,885 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,991 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 14,710 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,619 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 OWW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OWW, 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 OWW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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