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AP03 BZL

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,815 mi
Last recorded97,815 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 97,815 miles

Headlamp aim becoming poor

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 95,564 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 95,564 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sills and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 93,816 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 93,816 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 92,290 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 92,290 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 89,765 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 89,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 86,660 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link has play in ball joint

Nearside front indicator discoloured

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

exhaust heat shield damaged but still secure

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front wipers starting to smear

side repeaters discoloured

under body corrosion

Fail 23 May 2018 86,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front anti roll bar link has play in ball joint

Nearside front indicator discoloured

Rear brake discs corroded and lipped

exhaust heat shield damaged but still secure

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front wipers starting to smear

side repeaters discoloured

under body corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 83,880 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 80,783 miles

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 9 May 2016 80,783 miles

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 29 May 2015 78,632 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 78,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres inner edges totally devoid of tread

Pass 20 May 2014 75,546 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear bump stops missing

nearside front tyre edgeware

offside front tyre edgeware

wipers smeer

Fail 20 May 2014 75,546 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear bump stops missing

nearside front tyre edgeware

offside front tyre edgeware

wipers smeer

Pass 16 May 2013 72,253 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 72,252 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 24 May 2012 69,357 miles

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

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

all road wheels are perishing

both rear brakes are begining to get tight

Fail 24 May 2012 69,357 miles

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

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

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

all road wheels are perishing

both rear brakes are begining to get tight

Pass 26 May 2011 65,379 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 65,379 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 59,075 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 52,418 miles

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

bonnet release broken

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 May 2009 52,418 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet release broken

rear bumper damaged

Pass 7 May 2008 44,952 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 37,442 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 8 May 2006 30,383 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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AP03 BZL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP03 BZL, 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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AP03 BZL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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