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AU53 YOT

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

139,287 mi
Last recorded139,287 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YOT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,287 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 132,509 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 127,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,066 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 119,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 107,660 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensated inside, (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 104,288 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 102,126 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 102,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 98,186 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 95,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 93,093 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 93,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 89,937 miles

Both front brake discs badly pitted

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2011 89,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front brake discs badly pitted

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,241 miles

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

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

both front brake discs very badly pitted

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 24 Jun 2010 16,515 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs very badly pitted

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 25 Jun 2009 81,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,766 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 46,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,626 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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AU53 YOT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YOT, 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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AU53 YOT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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