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BC03 HTD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,840 mi
Last recorded125,840 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HTD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2023 125,840 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,799 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 118,795 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S & O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 114,732 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 114,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 111,653 miles

nearside rear sill rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2020 111,650 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear sill rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,049 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes into rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brakes efficiency only just met, nearside requires attention

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 110,046 miles

Emissions not tested Lambda reading clearly outside limits, test abandoned (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe into silencer holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes into rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brakes efficiency only just met, nearside requires attention

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,622 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes into rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Service brakes efficiency only just met at 56%. Rear brakes require attention.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,373 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,373 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 81,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,392 miles

rear silencer an strap deteriorated

slight bind rear nearside brake

Fail 29 Jun 2012 72,392 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer an strap deteriorated

slight bind rear nearside brake

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,319 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front offside tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 37,570 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear nearside tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006

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 HTD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HTD, 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 HTD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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