MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
nearside rear sill rusty
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
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))
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))
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))
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear silencer an strap deteriorated
slight bind rear nearside brake
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
Nail in offside rear tyre
front offside tyre worn smooth on inner edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear nearside tyre under inflated
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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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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