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AU03 YVL

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,804 mi
Last recorded65,804 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 65,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 65,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 64,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 63,676 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 60,843 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Dec 2022 60,843 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2020 49,516 miles

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2020 49,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2019 45,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,514 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 37,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 12 May 2017 32,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 13 May 2016 27,050 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2015 17,893 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,327 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 16,003 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 15,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,212 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,222 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,382 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,556 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 7,326 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 YVL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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