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AO53 PYA

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,653 mi
Last recorded104,653 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 PYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,653 miles

All indicators going white

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)

Rear Small blow in rear exhaust clamp

Fail 27 Jun 2017 104,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All indicators going white

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)

Rear Small blow in rear exhaust clamp

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 79,687 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 66,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in nearside anti roll bar link

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,518 miles

Play in nearside anti roll bar link

Fail 25 Jul 2013 57,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 57,610 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,581 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 50,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,674 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 46,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,949 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 37,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear seats were not locked in upright position

roughness in hand brake

Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,713 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 21,713 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,921 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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AO53 PYA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red 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 AO53 PYA, 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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AO53 PYA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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