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AO53 YOP

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,439 mi
Last recorded89,439 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,439 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 88,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 86,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 83,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 77,717 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres have slight splitting/perishing,not excessive or to cords at time of test

Fail 7 Aug 2017 77,715 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour front and rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres have slight splitting/perishing,not excessive or to cords at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,716 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 70,714 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,862 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,886 miles

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

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

cuts in near/side rear tyre tread

Fail 21 Aug 2009 27,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cuts in near/side rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,645 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,878 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 YOP 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 84.2%.

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 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 AO53 YOP, 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 YOP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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