MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,096 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front subframe showing corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front subframe showing corrosion
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
UNDER CAR SURFACE CORRODED
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
UNDER CAR SURFACE CORRODED
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rackend (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at mid section (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack in tread
exhaust back box outer skin corroded but not effecting exhaust performance
injector noise (chuffing)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
rear silencer deteriorated
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
rear silencer deteriorated
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BC03 OZT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 BC03 OZT, 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 OZT is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2003.
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