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AX03 EPJ

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,696 mi
Last recorded104,696 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 EPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 104,696 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front shock has slight misting of oil

offside front inner brake pad low

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriated

Fail 9 Nov 2016 94,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 26 Nov 2015 82,720 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 82,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,976 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 79,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 77,081 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 77,081 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 66,190 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 66,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 61,886 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 61,886 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 52,635 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 79,298 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,332 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 34,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,699 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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AX03 EPJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AX03 EPJ, 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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AX03 EPJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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