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AO03 FYT

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,256 mi
Last recorded70,256 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FYT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,256 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,254 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,197 miles

Advise cheching of rear wheel/suspension geometry

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,395 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded from centre to rear

Pass 19 Mar 2012 61,395 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system slightly corroded from centre to rear

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,507 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 54,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,402 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,090 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,077 miles

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

1/ rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion 2/ slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,127 miles

both front tyres at legal limits worn on inside edges †nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,700 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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AO03 FYT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO03 FYT, 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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What year was AO03 FYT registered?

AO03 FYT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 FYT safe to buy?

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