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26 XAF

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,090 mi
Last recorded24,090 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 XAF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 24,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 24,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 23,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 23,973 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 23,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 22,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 21,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 20,207 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 19,126 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 17,791 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

EML on

Pass 22 Jan 2016 16,581 miles

oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,603 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 14,491 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 13,622 miles

rear exhaust section slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2012 12,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 10,728 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,121 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 8,273 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 7,379 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 5,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 4,504 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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26 XAF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 26 XAF, 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 26 XAF registered?

26 XAF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is 26 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 XAF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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