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AO03 SJX

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,615 mi
Last recorded169,615 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 169,615 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 150,650 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 150,649 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 147,715 miles

front pads low

front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 8 May 2015 139,137 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 130,924 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 130,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 122,465 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 122,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 110,364 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 110,364 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,108 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 95,623 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 62,623 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,674 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 39,303 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 39,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 SJX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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