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AP53 JYH

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,075 mi
Last recorded105,075 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 JYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 105,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush pivot tight (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2020 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush pivot tight (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2019 100,683 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both inner rack ends ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 100,621 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both inner rack ends ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,942 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres getting low on tread

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,721 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,983 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 83,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking from brake drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,762 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,521 miles

175/65/14 tyres fitted to front 165/70/14 tyres fitted to rear.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 70,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 63,127 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Lens missing from nearside rear number plate lamp

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight blow from centre exhaust silencer

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 63,117 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Lamp in tail gate not working

Lens missing from nearside rear number plate lamp

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight blow from centre exhaust silencer

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,171 miles

Front brake disc,s and pads

Front exhaust fixing bracket corroded

Front exhaust silencer damaged

Near side sill damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,719 miles

Centre exhaust silencer damaged

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Near side rear tyre perished on side walls and in tread

Off side rear tyre perished on side walls and in tread

Offside front tyre rubbed on inside edge

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre exhaust silencer damaged

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Near side rear tyre perished on side walls and in tread

Off side rear tyre perished on side walls and in tread

Offside front tyre rubbed on inside edge

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advised nsr number plate lences missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,941 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,882 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 13,862 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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AP53 JYH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 AP53 JYH, 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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AP53 JYH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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