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AU03 YME

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,442 mi
Last recorded115,442 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YME
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 115,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 105,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,929 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 87,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear bump Stops missing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,944 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight stiffness in nearside front top mounting

Some front brake imbalance

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,077 miles

Small piece missing from end of n/s/r coilspring

Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,337 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and discoloured

nearside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

Fail 13 Feb 2012 66,337 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and discoloured

nearside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing

offside front top mount not seated correctly

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,736 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 59,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2010 48,771 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,984 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,812 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 28,812 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,280 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,683 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 YME is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YME, 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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AU03 YME is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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