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AY53 YWD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,691 mi
Last recorded75,691 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YWD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 75,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,563 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,703 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 54,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 46,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,932 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,303 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 42,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,803 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 40,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,910 miles

Nearside Front head lamps poor

Nearside Front front brake discs corroded

Offside Front front brake discs are corroded

Offside Front head lamp poor

Pass 8 Oct 2014 38,347 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 38,347 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

centre & rear silencers badly deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2013 36,279 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2013 36,279 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2012 34,534 miles

front discs pitted/rusty

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,435 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 32,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 30,936 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 27,836 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,844 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 22,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 18,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,094 miles

passenger airbag turned off

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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AY53 YWD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AY53 YWD, 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 AY53 YWD registered?

AY53 YWD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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