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AX03 HVP

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,749 mi
Last recorded71,749 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 71,749 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet handle broken

OSF tyre inner edge worn

Rear wiper blade u/s

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 May 2017 71,749 miles

Bonnet handle broken

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 56,572 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,080 miles

Play in o/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar links

Fail 8 Apr 2014 51,080 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Play in o/s/f & n/s/f anti roll bar links

Fail 3 Apr 2012 45,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,891 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,424 miles

Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

exhaust backbox getting corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,735 miles

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

exhaust backbox getting corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,078 miles

Oil leak

n/s mirror missing

Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,078 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,798 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,937 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 HVP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVP, 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 HVP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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