CarVerify

Free Car Check

AX03 OJM

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,814 mi
Last recorded35,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 35,814 miles

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 35,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2024 35,679 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective are splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & cracking & is over 10 years old (2003) 185/60R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 28,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,548 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))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 28,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jun 2018 27,939 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 26,208 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 25,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 24,155 miles

exhaust system rear silencer very corroded along seem and slight leak of exhaust gases

nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey when rotated

Pass 10 Jun 2013 22,720 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,379 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,920 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,333 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 14,690 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 14,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,072 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 11,225 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AX03 OJM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX03 OJM?

You can check the full history of AX03 OJM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AX03 OJM registered?

AX03 OJM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AX03 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX03 OJM shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX03 OJM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AX03 OJM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.