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BD03 AVK

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AVK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 96,886 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 93,440 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,237 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,086 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,086 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 87,777 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before Flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,801 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 75,748 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 73,400 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 65,537 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,327 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

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

offside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated and a hanger has broken off but is still secure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 56,327 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

rear exhaust box deteriorated and a hanger has broken off but is still secure

Fail 29 Mar 2010 47,736 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres and nearside rear wearing thin on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/split

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,736 miles

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

both front tyres and nearside rear wearing thin on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,249 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,207 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 30,207 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,913 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,639 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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BD03 AVK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BD03 AVK, 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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BD03 AVK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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