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AG03 YNC

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,482 mi
Last recorded136,482 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 YNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 136,482 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 136,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 133,317 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 133,316 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2017 128,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi aera (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 2mm wear left on tyre

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

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop missing

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 128,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi aera (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge 2mm wear left on tyre

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

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop missing

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 118,545 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,023 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,116 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 111,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust getting deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2013 96,376 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,841 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 84,841 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 79,875 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 79,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

inner face of front brake disc's very badly corroded. advise repalcement

Pass 12 Jul 2010 73,528 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

rear silencer support hanger deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2009 69,177 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 62,699 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 62,680 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,391 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 55,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 41,237 miles

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

o/s/r brake effort low

unable to see inner brake pads

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 YNC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YNC, 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 YNC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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