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AX03 HVC

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,208 mi
Last recorded94,208 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,208 miles

unable to check condition of brake pads

Fail 20 Jun 2016 94,207 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

unable to check condition of brake pads

Pass 23 Jun 2015 83,460 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 75,376 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 75,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet release lever broken

bonnet stay bar missing

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 May 2013 64,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front wiper blades are starting to deteriourate

Fail 7 May 2013 64,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front wiper blades are starting to deteriourate

Pass 4 May 2012 60,334 miles

Oil leak

drivers door check strap faulty

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2012 60,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

drivers door check strap faulty

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear centre lamp(possible stop lamp) not working

water ingress nearside headlamp

Fail 14 May 2011 51,490 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

Pass 14 May 2011 51,490 miles

nearside and offside front tyres low tread

Pass 18 May 2010 45,308 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,250 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,704 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 22,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,377 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 HVC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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