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AG03 CYJ

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,835 mi
Last recorded136,835 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 CYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 136,835 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower stabiliser link (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Both sills have slight corrosion

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket snapped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Large ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 126,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 126,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 120,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 120,629 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively two blades (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 113,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 23 Aug 2013 107,580 miles

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2013 107,580 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 102,390 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 97,375 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 90,452 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 83,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear A.B.S wire, incorrectly routed

Fail 3 Sep 2009 83,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear A.B.S wire, incorrectly routed

nearside rear trye, cracking, split and starting to go out of shape

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 61,633 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 45,214 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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AG03 CYJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG03 CYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG03 CYJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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