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AO03 YUL

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,868 mi
Last recorded100,868 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YUL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 100,868 miles

both sills rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 22 Dec 2017 100,867 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both sills rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,625 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 94,637 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear shocker damp

oil leaks

Fail 15 May 2015 94,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

dampness around n/s/r shock absorber

exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2014 92,908 miles

DRIVER WIPER BLADE WORN

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 89,048 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 89,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2012 81,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 75,610 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2011 75,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,280 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 69,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 63,211 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,626 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 44,918 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 44,894 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 32,909 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 YUL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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