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AU03 YYB

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,495 mi
Last recorded106,495 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 106,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 99,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,565 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 92,565 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,356 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 88,103 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 86,058 miles

centre & rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 78,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,053 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 74,053 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 64,915 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,942 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 51,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 44,265 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,662 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 YYB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

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

Is AU03 YYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 YYB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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