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AO03 XGA

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,409 mi
Last recorded138,409 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XGA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 138,409 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Sep 2015 138,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,250 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 19,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 125,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 125,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,456 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 106,943 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front suspension lower arms front and rear bushes perishing

o/s/f side light dull

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm both rear new 165/70r14 81t

Fail 4 Apr 2012 106,943 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s front suspension lower arms front and rear bushes perishing

o/s/f side light dull

tyre tread depths n/s/f 4mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 2mm o/s/r 3mm 165/70r14 81t

Pass 6 Apr 2011 95,480 miles

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

binding to rear brakes when turned by hand.

tread depths: n/s/f on 6mm, o/s/f on 2mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 165/70/14 81T.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,397 miles

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

o/s/f side light dull

o/s/r brake hose slightly perished

slight bind to both rear brakes

slight damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths both front 3mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 5.5mm 165/65r14 81t

Fail 29 Mar 2010 87,397 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f indicator bulb faded

o/s/f side light dull

o/s/r brake hose slightly perished

slight bind to both rear brakes

slight damage to bodywork

tyre tread depths both front 3mm n/s/r 5mm o/s/r 5.5mm 165/65r14 81t

Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,293 miles

damage to o/s/r wheelarch

o/s/f side light dull

slight bind n/s/r brake

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear new 165/70r14t

Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

damage to o/s/r wheelarch

o/s/f side light dull

slight bind n/s/r brake

tyre tread depths both front 4mm n/s/r 1mm o/s/r 2mm 165/70r14t

Pass 9 May 2008 65,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

rear number plate poor

tyre dephs o/s/f7mm n/s/f7mm o/s/r4mm n/s/r4mm

tyre size 165/70 r14

Fail 6 May 2008 65,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

rear exhaust outer skin rusted

rear number plate poor

tyre dephs o/s/f7mm n/s/f7mm o/s/r4mm n/s/r4mm

tyre size 165/70 r14

water in both head lamps

Pass 9 May 2007 52,902 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 52,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2006 43,841 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 XGA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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