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AU53 YMG

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

75,313 mi
Last recorded75,313 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YMG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 75,313 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 75,313 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 71,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 66,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside washer jet not working. Enough fluid provided from o/s

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres nine years old

Fail 22 Sep 2023 66,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside washer jet not working. Enough fluid provided from o/s

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres nine years old

Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,913 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 59,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 54,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape. 185/60/15. (Tyre 2003). (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2005. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,933 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 49,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 46,857 miles

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

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

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

Slight engine coolant leak

Vehicle under sealed to front and rear hub and suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,258 miles

all underneath greased front up to the rear all brake pipes , shocks and sills

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,695 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,137 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 39,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,040 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,054 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,325 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 34,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,415 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,284 miles

brake discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,147 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 23,664 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 23,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AU53 YMG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 AU53 YMG, 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 AU53 YMG registered?

AU53 YMG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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