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BD03 BAA

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,270 mi
Last recorded65,270 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside head lamp defused beam

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 65,258 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside head lamp defused beam

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 63,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,031 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 62,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 60,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,849 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,834 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,035 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 56,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,402 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,418 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 40,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 31,062 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 31,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,715 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 20,114 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,689 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 BAA 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 72.7%.

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 BD03 BAA, 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 BAA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 BAA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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