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AP53 JXM

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp beam image poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 74,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp beam image poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,280 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp beam image poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,994 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp beam image poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 58,102 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear light lens is currently missing

Fail 7 Apr 2020 58,102 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both the offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear light lens is currently missing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,197 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 56,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,705 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 51,234 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 6 Jan 2014 51,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,954 miles

Engine radiator fan noisy when running as plastic bag remains caught in fan hub

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of car radiator deteriorated as weeping coolant residue on lower section of rad

`Covena` air freshener hanging from rear view mirror & encroaching into windscreen swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view

Fail 1 Dec 2011 42,455 miles

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

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

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

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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,720 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,204 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,564 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,834 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 JXM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JXM, 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 JXM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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