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AX03 OHY

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,417 mi
Last recorded132,417 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 OHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 132,417 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 132,416 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings inner arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 132,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 114,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust corroded

o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2017 110,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,713 miles

EML on

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2016 103,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

EML on

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 95,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 87,894 miles

E/M light on

Exhaust rusty

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 87,894 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

E/M light on

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,826 miles

Exhaust system is excessivly corroded

NSF headlight is full of condensation

NSR bump stop is missing

Fail 13 Aug 2013 80,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is excessivly corroded

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

NSF headlight is full of condensation

NSR bump stop is missing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 76,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,748 miles

E.M.L is illuminated

exhaust back box is heavily corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs are wearing and corroded

n/s/f plastic inner wing cover is insecure

o/s/f tyre is wearing close to limit

Fail 4 Jul 2011 67,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

E.M.L is illuminated

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

exhaust back box is heavily corroded/deteriorated

front brake discs are wearing and corroded

n/s/f plastic inner wing cover is insecure

o/s/f tyre is wearing close to limit

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,370 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,821 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,091 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,075 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 33,071 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,200 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 OHY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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