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AO52 YPC

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,355 mi
Last recorded93,355 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 YPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,355 miles

Both front headlamp lens deteriorated

Centre stop lamp not working

Rear shock absorber and coil spring corroded

Vehicle has slight corrosion to the body n/s/r

Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,355 miles

Both front headlamp lens deteriorated

Centre stop lamp not working

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear shock absorber and coil spring corroded

Vehicle has slight corrosion to the body n/s/r

Pass 1 Oct 2018 87,987 miles

Both front headlamp deteriorated

Centre stop lamp not working

Corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD DEPTH AND SIDE WALL PERISH

Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front headlamp deteriorated

Centre stop lamp not working

Corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD DEPTH AND SIDE WALL PERISH

Pass 8 Oct 2017 87,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 86,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,170 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,896 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothsides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,516 miles

n/s w/blade rubber split

Pass 5 Aug 2013 76,835 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sump leaking oil

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,969 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,747 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,580 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 65,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 58,288 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 58,070 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,794 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Aug 2008 49,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,251 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 28,403 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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AO52 YPC 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 71.4%.

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 AO52 YPC, 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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AO52 YPC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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