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AY53 YWH

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,171 mi
Last recorded117,171 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YWH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 117,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 117,171 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,533 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 101,445 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

engine management lights on

Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 85,594 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 85,592 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 75,152 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 61,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 61,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 49,425 miles

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,964 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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AY53 YWH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YWH, 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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AY53 YWH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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