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AY03 ZGM

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,286 mi
Last recorded92,286 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 92,286 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 92,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,961 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 80,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,855 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,852 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,013 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.25mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,657 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 62,658 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 47,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,724 miles

front brake discs rusty lipped

n/s/f inner brake pad linner adrifth from pad in caliper

rear exhaust back box and retaining strap rusty outter casing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 31,767 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split but clears the windscreen

offside wiper blade split but clears the windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,767 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside wiper blade split but clears the windscreen

offside wiper blade split but clears the windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,056 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,962 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 20,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 16,544 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 ZGM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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