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AX53 AHD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,244 mi
Last recorded113,244 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 113,244 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 112,625 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 112,625 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,821 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 107,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 105,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,837 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 103,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 102,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,738 miles

centre stop light not working

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 24 Oct 2016 95,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,467 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 89,075 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 84,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust rusting, oil leak from drive shaft, slight wear in roll bar link

Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,084 miles

exhaust rusting, oil leak from drive shaft, slight wear in roll bar link

Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,570 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,454 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 64,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 59,870 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,055 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,411 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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AX53 AHD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX53 AHD, 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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AX53 AHD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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