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AY03 ZGB

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,979 mi
Last recorded113,979 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,979 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 109,633 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 109,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front 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 26 Feb 2015 103,956 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 101,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,729 miles

Auxiliary drive belt badly cracked

Gearbox stabiliser bar rubber bush deteriorated and permitting slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Auxiliary drive belt badly cracked

Gearbox stabiliser bar rubber bush deteriorated and permitting slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,983 miles

Advise nearside headlamp pattern blurry.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Nearside headlamp water ingress strong advise.

Nearside rear tyre low tread strong advise,abnormal tyre wear.

Rear bump stops missing.

offside front fog lamp lenses damaged.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 80,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advise nearside headlamp pattern blurry.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

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

Nearside headlamp water ingress strong advise.

Nearside rear tyre low tread strong advise,abnormal tyre wear.

Rear bump stops missing.

offside front fog lamp lenses damaged.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 2 Mar 2011 72,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Feb 2010 62,824 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 62,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,335 miles

o/s/front door check strap broken

o/s/rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play o/s/front steering rack

un-able to see front pads/discs clearly for wear/condition

Fail 6 Feb 2009 52,335 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/front door check strap broken

o/s/rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight play o/s/front steering rack

un-able to see front pads/discs clearly for wear/condition

Pass 7 Jan 2008 42,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 33,702 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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AY03 ZGB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AY03 ZGB, 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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AY03 ZGB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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