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AO03 HYM

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,222 mi
Last recorded104,222 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,222 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 104,206 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 102,009 miles

Engine management warning lamp displayed constantly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 101,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Engine management warning lamp displayed constantly

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 98,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 92,543 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 90,144 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 90,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,456 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release lever inside vehicle is insecure

both front inner wheel arch linnings are broken

Fail 30 Aug 2013 84,455 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet release lever inside vehicle is insecure

both front inner wheel arch linnings are broken

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,043 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,143 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,143 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,786 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,413 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,088 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 49,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,985 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 32,025 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 HYM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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