CarVerify

Free Car Check

AR03 JNX

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,097 mi
Last recorded95,097 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 JNX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,097 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 88,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2013 88,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,698 miles

child seat fitted

knock from front

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 28 Mar 2012 81,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 74,538 miles

child seat fitted

front pads on limit advise replacement

offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,577 miles

bodywork damaged

front pads getting low

oil leak

rear tyre treads cracked

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

Fail 1 Apr 2010 69,220 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bodywork damaged

front pads getting low

oil leak

rear tyre treads cracked

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,502 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2009 62,272 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 56,328 miles

Both rear tyre outer side awlls starting to crack.

Front brake friction linings appear low however visual confirmation not possible.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 56,328 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyre outer side awlls starting to crack.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake friction linings appear low however visual confirmation not possible.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 48,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,301 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AR03 JNX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AR03 JNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR03 JNX?

You can check the full history of AR03 JNX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AR03 JNX registered?

AR03 JNX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AR03 JNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 JNX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR03 JNX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AR03 JNX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.