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AX52 OOJ

2003 Citroen C3

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,563 mi
Last recorded109,563 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 OOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 109,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation/water ingress into head lamp unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 108,395 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 108,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,760 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,867 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 100,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,019 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2015 96,019 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2015 96,013 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,393 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 89,851 miles

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

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2013 89,851 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,168 miles

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

rear bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 76,355 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight distortion inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,956 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,124 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 44,798 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,130 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,758 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 OOJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX52 OOJ, 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 OOJ registered?

AX52 OOJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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