2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · CP52 JHY
2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 89,127 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP52 JHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 89,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP52 JHY 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 (CP52 JHY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
CP52 JHY Mileage History
- 31/10/202280,878 mi
- 25/10/202382,222 mi+1,344 mi
- 04/10/202486,301 mi+4,079 mi
- 09/10/202589,127 mi+2,826 mi
- 09/10/202589,127 mi
Average of roughly 2,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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