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AX53 AHY

2003 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,969 mi
Last recorded162,969 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 162,969 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 162,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 159,039 miles

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

nearside wiper deteriorated

wear rear brake pads

Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,391 miles

Nearside and Offside rear bumpstops missing

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear exhaust minor leak of gases

Pass 6 Jul 2015 113,732 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,201 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,273 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/o/s & f/n/s tyres wearing low 3mm

Fail 3 Jun 2013 70,273 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

r/o/s & f/n/s tyres wearing low 3mm

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,462 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,394 miles

centre brake light not working [connected?]

Pass 25 Oct 2010 40,712 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 40,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 28,285 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 28,285 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 21,274 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2006 17,029 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 AHY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AHY, 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 AX53 AHY registered?

AX53 AHY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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