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AU03 YZP

2003 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,961 mi
Last recorded109,961 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2025 109,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,056 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 98,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,417 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 92,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 84,686 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 84,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,950 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 76,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 71,443 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 66,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,204 miles

Exhaust rear corrosion

From manufacture rear under body covered not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Strong advise. (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

driver front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2017 60,204 miles

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

Exhaust rear corrosion

From manufacture rear under body covered not allowing full inspection of brake pipes and components

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Strong advise. (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

driver front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,889 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,206 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 51,206 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

some corrosion rear exhaust silencer and strap

Pass 2 Oct 2013 36,849 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,676 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,602 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,948 miles

both front tyres perrishing

Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,883 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 16,859 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 12,973 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,863 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,859 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 YZP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YZP, 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 YZP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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