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AD03 EFX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,736 mi
Last recorded143,736 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 EFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 143,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front discs are very poor

Pass 7 Apr 2017 135,865 miles

Oil leak ()

engine light is on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 126,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,418 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condition and pads wearing low ,,,,,both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 105,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,653 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all indicators starting to show white light

o/s/r coil spring incomplete but still secure

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,109 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 88,109 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 77,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,264 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 67,204 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 67,204 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

o/s/r bump stop missing

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 20 May 2009 54,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 45,913 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 39,310 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 39,286 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 32,030 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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AD03 EFX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD03 EFX, 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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AD03 EFX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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