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AO53 PXZ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,041 mi
Last recorded77,041 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 77,041 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 77,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 69,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2012 69,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,889 miles

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated.

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

n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r wheel bearings slightly noisey but not rough when rotated.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,056 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,866 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 49,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 49,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

could not check boot as was full

n/s/f main beam aimed high

Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,335 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 Sep 2007 38,422 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,558 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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AO53 PXZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 PXZ, 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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AO53 PXZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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