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AU03 VYK

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,770 mi
Last recorded120,770 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 120,770 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 103,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

slight detairiation to rear exhaust

Fail 12 Aug 2013 103,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

slight detairiation to rear exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2012 89,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,733 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 66,544 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 60,500 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 60,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 54,108 miles

plastic sill trims fitted

plastic trim on n/s/r door handle split

Pass 1 Sep 2007 46,871 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,645 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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AU03 VYK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU03 VYK, 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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What year was AU03 VYK registered?

AU03 VYK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AU03 VYK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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