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AO53 YOG

2003 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,648 mi
Last recorded139,648 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 139,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

the crankshaft pulley on this vehicle is very badly worn

Fail 7 Nov 2017 139,646 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

the crankshaft pulley on this vehicle is very badly worn

Pass 24 Nov 2016 138,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 138,894 miles

Emissions not tested due to broken dip stick and over filled with oil (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light inop.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure mountings corroded away

Pass 5 Nov 2015 133,463 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 33,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 123,809 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn down on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2014 123,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre worn down on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,495 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 115,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 108,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diesel injector(s) "chuffting"

Fail 8 Nov 2012 108,375 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diesel injector(s) "chuffting"

Pass 2 Nov 2011 101,583 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2010 95,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake lamp not illuminating

Fail 9 Nov 2009 87,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level brake lamp not illuminating

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,294 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 61,880 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,582 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 YOG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 YOG, 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 YOG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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