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AU03 YZE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,915 mi
Last recorded77,915 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,915 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,972 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 19 Jun 2017 74,972 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,231 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,136 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2015 70,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 65,369 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r brake binding.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,369 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r brake binding.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 61,482 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,482 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,627 miles

Coolant leak

high level not working but unsure if its wired up?

inner wing panel off-side not secure could be dangerous to road users

sticker in swept area out of zone "a" but not considered to affet drivers view

Fail 5 Oct 2012 57,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak

high level not working but unsure if its wired up?

inner wing panel off-side not secure could be dangerous to road users

sticker in swept area out of zone "a" but not considered to affet drivers view

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,039 miles

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 8 Oct 2010 45,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cut in near side rear tyre,treaded area but not exposing cords

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,866 miles

cut in near side rear tyre,treaded area but not exposing cords

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,789 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,054 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,851 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,988 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 YZE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YZE, 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 YZE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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