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AO03 GAU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

107,539 mi
Last recorded107,539 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 107,539 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 107,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil on minimum (dipstick broken)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 97,986 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 97,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount broken up (2.5.B.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 90,466 miles

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

both headlights dereriorated and have condensation in them

both rear bump stops are missing

exhaust middle and rear sections are corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 90,466 miles

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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both headlights dereriorated and have condensation in them

both rear bump stops are missing

exhaust middle and rear sections are corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf door locking missing

nsf wiper blade split

oil deep stick broked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Feb 2014 86,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf door locking missing

nsf wiper blade split

oil deep stick broked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,377 miles

o/s/f tyre very close to limits.

one roof trim missing, one roof trim loose.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 79,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre very close to limits.

one roof trim missing, one roof trim loose.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,933 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,174 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 69,174 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,461 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 53,324 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,324 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 40,479 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 40,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 26,327 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 GAU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 AO03 GAU, 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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AO03 GAU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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