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AP53 JXA

2003 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,445 mi
Last recorded121,445 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 121,445 miles

Off side beam poor

Oil leak

Top mount bearing poor knotchy

Wioers poor

Fail 1 May 2015 121,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Off side beam poor

Oil leak

Top mount bearing poor knotchy

Wioers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,485 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 97,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 91,229 miles

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

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

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

Oil level low but above minimum.

Top suspension mount noisey.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 91,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil level low but above minimum.

Top suspension mount noisey.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,137 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 76,137 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 67,803 miles

fuel injectors - slightly damp in vicinity

Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,062 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,062 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,122 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 29,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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AP53 JXA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP53 JXA, 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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AP53 JXA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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