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AX53 AKJ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,601 mi
Last recorded77,601 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 AKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,601 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,552 miles

front tyres on/near limit ,,, poor

oil low /oil leaks

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 12 Apr 2018 73,552 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres on/near limit ,,, poor

oil low /oil leaks

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,076 miles

rear brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 22 Apr 2017 67,954 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

park brake operation rough

rear brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear child's seat fitted so seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,705 miles

both rear tyres deteriating with age

Fail 25 Mar 2015 57,703 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres deteriating with age

Pass 17 Apr 2014 53,273 miles

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

Oil leak from sump

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,924 miles

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

oil leak from sump

rear exhaust very rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2013 51,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from sump

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 47,749 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,783 miles

Nearside front tyre deteiated and worn down

Slight wear nearside end of steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,969 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,514 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,316 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,946 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,215 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 AKJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol 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 AX53 AKJ, 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 AKJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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