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AX03 TYK

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

105,128 mi
Last recorded105,128 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 105,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 105,124 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.92 UBS (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 101,435 miles

Emissions close to limit

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass lens broken

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 101,386 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Emissions close to limit

Nearside Front Fog lamp glass lens broken

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

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

Wipers very poor cleaning(22 & 18"B)

Pass 15 Feb 2022 96,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 96,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to 1.92 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,571 miles

Headlamp beam images very poor(lenses)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 92,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Tested to 1.92 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp beam images very poor(lenses)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,793 miles

Both headlamp beam images very poor(lenses)

Fail 11 Mar 2020 89,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, close to trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, close to trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both headlamp beam images very poor(lenses)

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,694 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image very poor(lens + condensation in lamp)

Offside headlamp dipped beam image very poor(lens)

Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,694 miles

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

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image very poor(lens + condensation in lamp)

Offside headlamp dipped beam image very poor(lens)

Wipers poor clearing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 78,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak Driveshaft seal ()

REAR exhuast silencer corroded,holed and leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2018 78,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak Driveshaft seal ()

REAR exhuast silencer corroded,holed and leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 h (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust silencer corroded and has a minor leak

rear tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,556 miles

Emissions higher than expected

N/S headlamp dipped beam image poor(condeansation & lens)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ** significant ** (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 70,556 miles

Emissions higher than expected

N/S headlamp dipped beam image poor(condeansation & lens)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ** significant ** (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,928 miles

VERY slight leak from O/S driveshaft oil seal

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,072 miles

Both front brake discs SIGNIFICANTLY worn/deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2014 61,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs SIGNIFICANTLY worn/deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,344 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 51,337 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,576 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,025 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Mar 2009 19,066 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,614 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 17,612 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 15,544 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,544 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,641 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 TYK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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