MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective catalyst mounting corroded off,recommend repair by welding (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and back connection marked with yellow chalk (8.2.1.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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AX53 CUA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CUA, 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 CUA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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