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AO03 HYL

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,400 mi
Last recorded108,400 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,400 miles

Centre exhaust baffles noisy

Centre stop light inop

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch damaged

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

Offside Front Wing and sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 108,273 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Centre exhaust baffles noisy

Centre stop light inop

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch damaged

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

Offside Front Wing and sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,906 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,346 miles

exhaust becoming weak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,071 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,059 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust silencer weak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 77,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 74,349 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 74,349 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,870 miles

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,104 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,809 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 51,825 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,825 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 41,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 316,963 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 HYL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYL, 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 HYL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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