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AU03 VYR

2003 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,471 mi
Last recorded151,471 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 151,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 135,654 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 120,019 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 120,019 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,664 miles

water in osf headlamp,,rear bumpstops missing,,slight drag osr brake

Fail 17 Jun 2010 103,664 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

water in osf headlamp,,rear bumpstops missing,,slight drag osr brake

Pass 22 Jun 2009 85,040 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 84,349 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 57,713 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 8 Mar 2008 57,713 miles

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

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2007 44,087 miles

both rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,331 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 VYR is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AU03 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

AU03 VYR is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AU03 VYR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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