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A16 MJM

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,727 mi
Last recorded92,727 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MJM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 92,727 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 92,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 89,491 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2025 89,491 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 86,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 83,055 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2023 83,055 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2022 79,700 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2021 76,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 72,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 68,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 64,771 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 60,410 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 56,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,152 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 May 2014 48,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 44,706 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust outer skin rusting away

Pass 2 May 2012 41,132 miles

rear exhaust outer skin rusting away

Pass 11 May 2011 37,753 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 37,750 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 33,639 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 33,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 29,590 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,736 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 20,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,152 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 16,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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A16 MJM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A16 MJM, 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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A16 MJM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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