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AX52 ONZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

115,840 mi
Last recorded115,840 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 115,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 115,840 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 99,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,874 miles

Front both tyres very slightly wearing outer edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective very slightly split and smearing the very edge of windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Fail 10 Dec 2022 92,874 miles

Front both tyres very slightly wearing outer edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective very slightly split and smearing the very edge of windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet stay missing

Pass 10 Dec 2021 79,729 miles

Bonnet support pole is missing

Both front wipers appear quite poor at clearing the screen, and are juddering and noisy

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Considerably out of shape, cracked and perished, wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished, slightly out of shape, wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 79,729 miles

Bonnet support pole is missing

Both front wipers appear quite poor at clearing the screen, and are juddering and noisy

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Considerably out of shape, cracked and perished, wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished, slightly out of shape, wearing low across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,452 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 71,727 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 68,303 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,690 miles

All tyres cracked slightly

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,266 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 61,020 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 61,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s side repeater lamp pale

outer skin of centre silencer corroded

water damage on both number plates

Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,440 miles

both number plates have water damage

centre silencer outer skin corroded

o/s side repeater lamp pale

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,764 miles

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

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

both wiper blades starting to tear

o/s/f indicator bulb pale in colour

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,868 miles

Exhaust backbox heavily corroded, not leaking gases

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 45,868 miles

Exhaust backbox heavily corroded, not leaking gases

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear registration plates starting to debond

Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,546 miles

rear number plate starting to debond

Fail 3 Feb 2010 32,546 miles

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

rear number plate starting to debond

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,399 miles

rear registration plate starting to debond

Fail 18 Feb 2009 32,399 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to debond

Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,771 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,998 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,810 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 ONZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 ONZ, 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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AX52 ONZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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