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AY03 SVP

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,795 mi
Last recorded87,795 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 87,795 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,795 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,659 miles

rear back box temp repair

rear exhaust box rusty and corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2012 79,610 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box rusty and corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 70,184 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust back box rusty and corroded

rear wiper blade split

tred cut on nearside rear tyre but not showing cords

Fail 4 Jan 2012 70,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

exhaust back box rusty and corroded

rear wiper blade split

tred cut on nearside rear tyre but not showing cords

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 53,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 47,689 miles

child seats fitted to right and left hand rear seats unable to fully check condtion and operation of adult belts

front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Feb 2008 42,993 miles

both front wiper blades split at ends

child seats installed in right and left hand rear seats unable to fully check operation and condition of adult belts

left hand front tyre worn to 2mm

right hand front tyre worn to 1.6 mm max on inner shoulder advice replacment

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,130 miles

child seats fitted to both rear seats at time of test

Fail 17 Feb 2006 33,130 miles

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

child seats fitted to both rear seats at time of test

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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AY03 SVP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY03 SVP, 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 AY03 SVP registered?

AY03 SVP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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