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AO03 XGB

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,503 mi
Last recorded139,503 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XGB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 139,503 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner wheel liner unsecure

Offside Front driver door restrictor don't work

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 139,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner wheel liner unsecure

Offside Front driver door restrictor don't work

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 132,374 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Inner wheel liner fitted unsecure

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seal ()

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm both bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front driver door restrictor not working

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint slight leak (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 121,045 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 120,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 109,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2015 109,645 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2014 97,747 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 9 May 2014 97,747 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 15 May 2013 85,602 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 May 2013 85,601 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

body damage o/s and n/s

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2012 74,875 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)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2011 65,515 miles

pressure very low in n/s/r tyre/possible puncture

Pass 5 May 2010 56,385 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 56,385 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 45,240 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 May 2008 36,205 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 36,205 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 27,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2007 27,152 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,866 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 XGB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XGB, 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 XGB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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