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AX03 TZM

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,449 mi
Last recorded87,449 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,449 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering arm

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,449 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front steering arm

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

Pass 10 May 2019 73,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 70,245 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 69,290 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 69,246 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 67,823 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 20 May 2014 67,142 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,366 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 58,366 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,557 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 51,557 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,384 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 43,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,744 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 36,744 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front wiper blade is split.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front wiper blade is split.

Rear wiper blades split.

Unable to see front outer brake pads.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 22,638 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,335 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 TZM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TZM, 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 TZM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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