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AX52 LWD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,446 mi
Last recorded117,446 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,446 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 117,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,300 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING AND OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 4 Mar 2015 110,282 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY BLOWING AND OUTER SHIELD BREAKING OFF

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 3 Mar 2014 99,280 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR EXAUST SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Fail 3 Mar 2014 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

REAR EXAUST SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A HAS BEEN REPAIRED

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,326 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY CONDENSATED UP

Fail 28 Feb 2012 80,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,801 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 58,898 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 58,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,964 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 49,964 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,103 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 44,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,331 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,398 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,366 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 LWD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AX52 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

AX52 LWD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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