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AU53 YPW

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,716 mi
Last recorded107,716 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YPW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 107,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 107,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 101,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 95,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 95,617 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 91,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion to oil sump

Fail 20 Nov 2012 83,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,766 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 73,871 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 73,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,254 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 64,254 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,507 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front brake imbalance 13%

Fail 25 Nov 2008 36,725 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,725 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,254 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,771 miles

N/S/F Brake binding slightly

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 YPW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU53 YPW, 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 YPW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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