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AY52 YJE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,836 mi
Last recorded104,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2014 104,836 miles

water in offside front headlamp

Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,071 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 83,898 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,668 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 64,297 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 54,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,651 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 32,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,173 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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AY52 YJE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY52 YJE, 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 AY52 YJE registered?

AY52 YJE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AY52 YJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 YJE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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