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AW03 CSZ

2003 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,947 mi
Last recorded146,947 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 CSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 132,762 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 132,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 119,663 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,801 miles

Play in rack

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop light not working

Fail 18 Dec 2010 70,647 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

f/discs worn

hand brake lever travel

Pass 18 Dec 2010 70,647 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

f/discs worn

hand brake lever travel

Pass 31 Dec 2009 66,164 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 66,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 60,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 46,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,412 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 36,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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AW03 CSZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AW03 CSZ, 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 AW03 CSZ registered?

AW03 CSZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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