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AJ03 WYS

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,719 mi
Last recorded102,719 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 102,719 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Dec 2020 97,008 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 97,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 93,337 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 93,337 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 89,065 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 84,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 80,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 76,749 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 76,749 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,428 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,270 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 69,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 65,517 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jan 2012 62,232 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,036 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,036 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,900 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,478 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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AJ03 WYS is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AJ03 WYS, 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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AJ03 WYS is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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