2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · CF53 AJO
2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 64,485 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CF53 AJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 64,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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CF53 AJO Mileage History
- 15/09/202358,214 mi
- 13/09/202461,256 mi+3,042 mi
- 18/09/202461,259 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/202564,479 mi+3,220 mi
- 17/09/202564,485 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,124 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CF53 AJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (CF53 AJO) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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