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AU03 YZX

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,373 mi
Last recorded59,373 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 59,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear axle beam bump stop missing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 55,372 miles

Front exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 55,372 miles

Front exhaust box slightly corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,237 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,427 miles

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

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

tyre treads cracking slightly on both rear and o/s/f tyres

Fail 11 Mar 2015 45,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

corrosion to exhaust strap

corrosion to the exhaust

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,736 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust strap

corrosion to the exhaust

slight exhaust blow

Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,674 miles

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

corrosion to the centre and rear exhaust

slight blow on exhaust

slight cracking to tread on all the tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,063 miles

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 40,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,360 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,175 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 35,175 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,458 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,102 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 22,099 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 19,752 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,842 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 YZX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YZX, 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 YZX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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