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AX03 YEG

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,190 mi
Last recorded85,190 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 YEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2022 85,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,194 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 83,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,348 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and cracking

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing+cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 81,348 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and cracking

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing+cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 79,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 75,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 73,643 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 69,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 65,625 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 61,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,615 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,486 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 53,585 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 53,585 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 48,200 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside bump stop missing

play in offside front drop link lower balljoint and rubber boot split

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,200 miles

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

nearside bump stop missing

play in offside front drop link lower balljoint and rubber boot split

Pass 19 Jul 2010 46,927 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front lower anti-roll bar link joint boot split

Fail 19 Jul 2010 46,927 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front lower anti-roll bar link joint boot split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,365 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front anti-roll bar link lower balljoint boot split

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 42,302 miles

front and rear tyres cracked

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,738 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 40,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 39,556 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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AX03 YEG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AX03 YEG, 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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AX03 YEG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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