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BD03 AYJ

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,835 mi
Last recorded88,835 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 88,835 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 88,833 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 79,343 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 79,263 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 72,474 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 May 2016 72,474 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 May 2015 69,420 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Pass 29 May 2015 69,420 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

Fail 27 May 2014 64,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust centre box corroded and deteriorated

nerside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 27 May 2014 64,577 miles

exhaust centre box corroded and deteriorated

nerside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside front tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 30 May 2013 60,609 miles

exhaust centre deteriorated

nearside rear tyre slight cracks

Fail 24 May 2013 60,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,869 miles

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

all tyres on car measuring around 2,2mm

Fail 18 Apr 2012 55,869 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres on car measuring around 2,2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,274 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 46,273 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,434 miles

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

bonnet stay insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,075 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,430 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 21,430 miles

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

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 AYJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AYJ, 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 AYJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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