2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Diesel · KB03 GMX
2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 104,529 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB03 GMX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2024
- 104,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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KB03 GMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (KB03 GMX) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën C3 (Mk1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Front suspension coil spring fractureSerious
High salt corrosion and speed cushions on UK roads cause the front coil springs to fracture prematurely near the lower cup seat. In severe cases, the broken spring coil uncoils and punctures the front tyre, prompting DVSA safety recall R/2005/033 to fit protective catch plates.
- SensoDrive automated transmission actuator and software failureSerious
The optional SensoDrive automated manual transmission relies on electric actuators for clutch engagement and gear selection. Software glitches, wiring loom degradation and worn actuator motors lead to jerky gear shifting, failure to select reverse, or complete transmission lockout with a flashing snowflake symbol on the dashboard.
- 1.4 TU3 petrol cylinder head gasket oil leakageModerate
The 1.4-litre TU-series 8-valve petrol engine suffers from external oil weeping from the front-left corner of the cylinder head gasket (above the alternator). Over time, coolant and oil passages can cross-contaminate, causing overheating and mayonnaise-like emulsification under the oil filler cap.
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