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BD03 KVG

2003 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,622 mi
Last recorded114,622 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 KVG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 114,622 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 114,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 104,444 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 104,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 101,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 97,679 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,146 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 90,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,603 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 83,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 69,853 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,787 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,242 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 37,449 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2006 28,737 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 KVG is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVG, 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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What year was BD03 KVG registered?

BD03 KVG is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 KVG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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