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AX53 AJY

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,634 mi
Last recorded45,634 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 45,634 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 45,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,141 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 44,374 miles

Front Wipers Smearing.

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

Nearside Front Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Perishing.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,533 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 41,479 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust box is corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,537 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 40,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 39,680 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2011 38,672 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 38,672 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,912 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 37,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 37,150 miles

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape 185/60-15hr

Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,465 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 25,456 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 AJY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJY, 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 AJY registered?

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

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