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AO03 SNX

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,886 mi
Last recorded139,886 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 SNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 139,886 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 139,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. osf 175/65x14. nsf 165/70x14 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front and rear areas of sill at jacking points. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill corroded through. (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty Fog lamps will not turn off. (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread seperation evident. Sidewall perishing. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on.

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Lens cloudy, condensation inside unit. (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear trailing arm/axle bolt sheared (1 of 4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens cracked. (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread measured. Cracking/perishing in tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Drivers and passenger side brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Heavy condensation in passenger side headlamp unit. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drivers side rear trailing arm/axle bolt sheared (1 of 4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp unit lens cracked. (1.2.1d)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Drivers and passenger side repeater lamps faded colour. (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Passenger side front, rear, and drivers side rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Drivers and passenger side coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 130,817 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Drivers and passenger side brake discs. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Heavy condensation in passenger side headlamp unit. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Drivers side rear trailing arm/axle bolt sheared (1 of 4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lamp unit lens cracked. (1.2.1d)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Drivers and passenger side repeater lamps faded colour. (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Passenger side front, rear, and drivers side rear tyres. (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Drivers and passenger side coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 120,371 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Condensation inside headlight

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,881 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside headlight has condensation inside

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Mar 2015 114,881 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside headlight has condensation inside

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2014 108,720 miles

Coolant below min

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Mar 2014 108,720 miles

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

Coolant below min

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,720 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 101,720 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,853 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 19,906 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 10 Mar 2010 79,907 miles

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 79,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 74,005 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 14 Feb 2008 62,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 49,800 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,523 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 SNX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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