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AP53 JXJ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

60,803 mi
Last recorded60,803 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 60,803 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 60,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Jan 2025 60,133 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 60,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 59,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,300 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,525 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 56,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 52,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2019 52,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 10 Jan 2018 49,554 miles

both exhaust tail pipe mountings split

Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,347 miles

Rear Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 43,657 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust support rubbers torn but system still supported

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 43,657 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust support rubbers torn but system still supported

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 41,280 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 41,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,200 miles

front tyres wearing low edges

Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,784 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,549 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,645 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,622 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 24,622 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 21,994 miles

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

noise from rack body when turned lock2lock

Fail 12 Dec 2008 21,994 miles

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

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

noise from rack body when turned lock2lock

Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,558 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,430 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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AP53 JXJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AP53 JXJ, 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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What year was AP53 JXJ registered?

AP53 JXJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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The MOT history for AP53 JXJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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