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AU03 YNZ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,029 mi
Last recorded116,029 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 116,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 116,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,355 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 114,355 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill rusted and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill rusted and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,161 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 111,118 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 107,170 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,041 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 102,857 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 102,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 98,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear exhaust joint loose

Fail 11 Feb 2015 97,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,007 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 82,520 miles

front tyres close to wear indicaters

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,468 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,880 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,005 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,923 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 27,326 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r w/ bearing slight ronghness

Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,487 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 YNZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

AU03 YNZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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