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AX52 FBD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

81,826 mi
Last recorded81,826 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front indicator amber colour fadding

Fail 3 Mar 2022 81,826 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both , Require pollishing (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front indicator amber colour fadding

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,765 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust box corroded and rattling inside

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,407 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 70,849 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 70,849 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 65,266 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 65,265 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,084 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (1.4.A.2f)

N/S wiper rubber split.

N/S/R suspension lump stop missing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S. (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 55,084 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (1.4.A.2f)

N/S wiper rubber split.

N/S/R suspension lump stop missing.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S. (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 47,903 miles

Front silencer outer skin corroded through.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 44,314 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 44,314 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 40,629 miles

Damage to rear bumper.

Front silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 40,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Damage to rear bumper.

Front and rear silencers outer skins corroded through.

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,242 miles

Damage to N/S of rear bumper.

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,492 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,725 miles

Damage to rear bumper.

Reverse lamp not working.

Fail 7 Jan 2010 29,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Damage to rear bumper.

Reverse lamp not working.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,640 miles

Please note that all tyres are cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,977 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,890 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 19,145 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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AX52 FBD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AX52 FBD, 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 AX52 FBD registered?

AX52 FBD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is AX52 FBD safe to buy?

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