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BD03 LEU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,341 mi
Last recorded86,341 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 LEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 86,341 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 86,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,001 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 78,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,000 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,690 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 63,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,305 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to front to rears

Fail 10 Feb 2016 60,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion to front to rears

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,926 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,924 miles

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

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)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,197 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,748 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,500 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 39,500 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,674 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 LEU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LEU, 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 LEU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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