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SW03MJU
2003 CITROEN C3
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1360cc
General Information
- Registration SW03MJU
- Manufacturer CITROEN
- Model C3
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1360cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
19
Passes
15
Failures
55.88%
Pass Rate
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132 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 67,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- RADIATOR LEAKING
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 58,557 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
13 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 58,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
17 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,645 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 53,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 53,615 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 52,898 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 52,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 51,969 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 51,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 51,252 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021 9 Jun 202622 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 51,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,494 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,480 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2019 9 Jun 202627 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 49,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- centre exhaust heat shield insecure
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,220 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
1 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,052 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
1 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
24 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,036 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016 9 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 46,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,473 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015 9 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,030 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,359 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,359 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,206 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,404 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,336 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2010 9 Jun 20266 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
15 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,727 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2009 9 Jun 202616 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,773 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2008 9 Jun 202616 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 20,773 MI
9 Jun 202622 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,213 MI
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SW03MJU was registered on 2003-07-24
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