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AX03 TYW

2003 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,798 mi
Last recorded119,798 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 119,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 119,333 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 119,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,157 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 98,816 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to become corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2011 98,816 miles

nearside and offside front tyres and nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to become corroded

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,813 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 84,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 70,908 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 58,205 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 58,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,606 miles

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

o/s/f , o/s/r , and n/s/r tyres approx 2.5mm-3mm tread.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

all tyres are approx 2.5mm-3mm tread.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,286 miles

handbrake feels a bit stiff, performance o.k

small cuts to n/s/f tyre tread.

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 TYW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TYW, 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 TYW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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