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AX03 HWV

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,378 mi
Last recorded65,378 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 HWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,378 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,101 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,692 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 57,692 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,806 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 48,806 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 40,129 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,988 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 32,467 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,731 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 30,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,901 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre slightly cracked

rear tyres badly cracked

slight damamge to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2011 23,158 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 23,158 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

high level stop lamp n/w

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front wiper blades smearing

high level stop light not working

sidewalls cracking on rear tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,820 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2006 8,987 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 HWV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AX03 HWV, 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 HWV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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