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AX03 YEB

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,203 mi
Last recorded54,203 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 YEB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 54,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,324 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 52,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 48,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,049 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 47,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,351 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 44,351 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,683 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,094 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs liped

Pass 16 Jul 2012 37,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 32,857 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,277 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 25,400 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,259 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,371 miles

rear brakes starting to bind

unable to see inner brake pads

wiperblades split

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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AX03 YEB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX03 YEB, 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 AX03 YEB registered?

AX03 YEB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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The MOT history for AX03 YEB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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