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AU03 YYG

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

83,385 mi
Last recorded83,385 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 83,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w.bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w.bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills blistering

Fail 13 Jan 2022 80,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w.bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement w.bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 78,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 78,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side mirror glass missing

Pass 27 May 2019 73,170 miles

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

both rear bump stop missing

Fail 27 May 2019 73,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear bump stop missing

Pass 19 May 2018 69,711 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 3 May 2017 64,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 May 2016 63,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 62,250 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 60,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 60,508 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 60,384 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 55,393 miles

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 11 May 2011 53,238 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakedisc inner faces corroding/wearing

front wiperblades deteriorating

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 50,961 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 48,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 May 2009 48,841 miles

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 45,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 41,614 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 41,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,656 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 35,689 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 YYG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYG, 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 YYG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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