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AX03 XAN

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,292 mi
Last recorded128,292 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 128,292 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 128,292 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,222 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust cover corroded & weak

Fail 29 Sep 2014 107,222 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust cover corroded & weak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,008 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 87,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

needs oil spraying under car

Fail 5 Oct 2012 87,961 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

needs oil spraying under car

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,763 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 68,165 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,370 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 57,370 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

tracking needs ajusting

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,432 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,362 miles

Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,525 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 XAN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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