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AU03 YNN

2003 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,897 mi
Last recorded123,897 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 123,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 123,895 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 112,257 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges 185/60/15

Exhaust system corroded

O/s headlamp damp

O/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 26 Jun 2015 94,633 miles

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,353 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,353 miles

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

N/s headlamp condensated but not affecting beam pattern or light output

Pass 2 Jul 2013 79,348 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,346 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,456 miles

Front brake pads wearing, discs lipped.

Nearside front tyre perishing, at wear bars, bald inner edge.

Offside front tyre perished /worn, sidewall splitting, at wear bars.

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing, discs, slight lip.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 74,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads wearing, discs lipped.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing, at wear bars, bald inner edge.

Offside front tyre perished /worn, sidewall splitting, at wear bars.

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing, discs, slight lip.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 69,631 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,105 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/F foglamp lens missing!

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,676 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 54,676 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2007 45,211 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YNN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YNN, 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 YNN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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