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BC03 HPN

2003 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,272 mi
Last recorded96,272 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 96,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,221 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,833 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,119 miles

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

Front brake discs showing some wear

O/S/F brake `binding` slightly

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Signs of damage to rear underside of car

Fail 1 Jun 2011 67,821 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake discs showing some wear

O/S/F brake `binding` slightly

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Signs of damage to rear underside of car

Pass 15 Jun 2010 56,895 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 56,893 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R brake `binding` slightly

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,471 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 41,471 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/front brake binding

Pass 17 Jun 2008 25,480 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 11,007 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 11,007 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.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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BC03 HPN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 BC03 HPN, 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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BC03 HPN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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