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AX53 AHN

2003 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

104,548 mi
Last recorded104,548 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear tyre is perishing on inner sidewall

exhaust is corroded but is not leaking

Pass 15 May 2019 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 May 2019 98,018 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 96,277 miles

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING ON WALLS AND BETWEEN THE TREAD

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 96,271 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

BOTH FRONT AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING ON WALLS AND BETWEEN THE TREAD

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR TO FLEXY (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S AND N/S REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,112 miles

NSF tyre cracking on outer tread

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,112 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NSF tyre cracking on outer tread

Fail 22 Mar 2017 95,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

NSF bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,436 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI TO JOINING PIECE (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing REAR SHOCKERS (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 89,436 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING EDGES

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI TO JOINING PIECE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing REAR SHOCKERS (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low.

o.s.and n.s.r.suspension rebound rubbers missing.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 85,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level low.

o.s.and n.s.r.suspension rebound rubbers missing.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 77,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,949 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 74,602 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,602 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 72,307 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,980 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator leaking

Fail 14 Mar 2009 62,791 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 62,791 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 53,634 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,955 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 AHN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AX53 AHN, 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 AHN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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