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AO03 XEH

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,048 mi
Last recorded138,048 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 138,048 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 134,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 134,728 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 131,561 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edge,185/55 R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

clutch bite point high

Fail 11 Mar 2019 131,561 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct height (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edge,185/55 R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

clutch bite point high

Pass 20 Mar 2018 120,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre has started to become perished/cracked in the tread.

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.2.6)

both rear tyres have started to perish in the tread

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,479 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 80,125 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 77,347 miles

front tyres perished and close to limit

Pass 20 Jun 2013 70,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,897 miles

centre section exhaust second skin coroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 54,876 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 54,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 46,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,982 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 14,887 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 9,711 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 XEH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEH, 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 XEH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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