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AX53 FMV

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,050 mi
Last recorded91,050 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,050 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight oil leaks

Fail 15 Feb 2018 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,004 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear belts not tested

Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,076 miles

off side body mouldings missing on the door

off side steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2015 80,512 miles

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

gearbox oil leak

oil level low

Fail 1 Aug 2013 75,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front suspension arm bus perishing

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge(slight)

offside front suspension arm bush perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front suspension arm bus perishing

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge(slight)

offside front suspension arm bush perishing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,024 miles

both front ttyres on legal limit

nsr tyre worn

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,024 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front ttyres on legal limit

nsr tyre worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,383 miles

chips in screen

offside front wiper split

service light on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,702 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbones slightly deteriorated

bottom of radiator corroded

front discs slightly worn

front wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 10 Oct 2008 38,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

wipers starting to split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

wipers starting to split

Pass 9 Oct 2007 30,845 miles

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

all tyres perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2006 22,264 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 22,263 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FMV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

AX53 FMV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is AX53 FMV safe to buy?

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