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AD03 UJZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,453 mi
Last recorded71,453 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2025 71,453 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front inner arch missing

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

Offside Front inner arch missing

Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,678 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 3 Sep 2024 69,666 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition delaminating (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 65,236 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 65,236 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder attached to centre of windscreen obscuring the view of the road ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 61,530 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,127 miles

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 61,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central exhaust silencer in poor condition

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 61,122 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box and outer skin coming away (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2019 53,455 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 46,000 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 45,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

off side front brake hose not secured into mounting point

Pass 15 May 2017 37,620 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 29,030 miles

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

childseat fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 29,030 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

childseat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,380 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 15,487 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 11,859 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 11,587 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,003 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 7,602 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 6,342 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 5,106 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 UJZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UJZ, 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 AD03 UJZ registered?

AD03 UJZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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