2003 Citroen C3 1.4L Petrol · ML03 TSZ
2003 Citroen C3 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2003. Recorded mileage 109,956 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN C3
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML03 TSZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2025
- 109,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML03 TSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen C3 (ML03 TSZ) between May 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
ML03 TSZ Mileage History
- 16/05/200619,259 mi
- 23/05/200725,333 mi+6,074 mi
- 12/05/200831,179 mi+5,846 mi
- 12/05/200937,095 mi+5,916 mi
- 14/05/201044,149 mi+7,054 mi
- 15/05/201044,150 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/201149,812 mi+5,662 mi
- 20/09/201149,812 mi
- 31/08/201253,620 mi+3,808 mi
- 31/08/201253,620 mi
- 29/08/201358,699 mi+5,079 mi
- 30/08/201358,708 mi+9 mi
- 30/08/201358,708 mi
- 18/09/201464,567 mi+5,859 mi
- 19/09/201464,567 mi
- 20/08/201569,049 mi+4,482 mi
- 15/09/201671,344 mi+2,295 mi
- 15/09/201772,666 mi+1,322 mi
- 19/09/201873,760 mi+1,094 mi
- 09/09/201999,378 mi+25,618 mi
- 13/01/2021101,480 mi+2,102 mi
- 19/04/2022104,225 mi+2,745 mi
- 22/04/2022104,255 mi+30 mi
- 21/04/2023106,170 mi+1,915 mi
- 14/03/2025109,954 mi+3,784 mi
- 15/03/2025109,956 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,817 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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