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AG52 BHN

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,328 mi
Last recorded115,328 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BHN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 115,328 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 115,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,245 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 108,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,506 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 98,231 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,094 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 92,089 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2015 96,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,848 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY 2/ O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 16 Jan 2014 89,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY 2/ O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

both rear tyres deteriorated on outter sidewalls 165/70/14

childseat in n/s/r seatbelt

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2013 82,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

both rear tyres deteriorated on outter sidewalls 165/70/14

childseat in n/s/r seatbelt

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 74,159 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 75,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,875 miles

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

Front brake discs, inside edge rusty

Inside mirror security

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Right rear inner sidewall cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,047 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,466 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,149 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 46,331 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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AG52 BHN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AG52 BHN, 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 AG52 BHN registered?

AG52 BHN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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