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AX03 TYV

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 98,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,238 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

Exhaust corroded

offside rear tyre thin and has nail in tread

Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,536 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 83,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,004 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 57,079 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 57,079 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

50% of the 3rd brake light not illuminating when brake pedal depressed

Pass 8 Oct 2008 53,333 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear in front wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2007 45,860 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 45,102 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 44,505 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,727 miles

Drivers side door lock missing.

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

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 TYV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TYV, 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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What year was AX03 TYV registered?

AX03 TYV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 TYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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