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BD03 OLB

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,889 mi
Last recorded127,889 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 127,889 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 127,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,399 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,399 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,175 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,175 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

BONNET STAY ROD MISSING

Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,111 miles

rear exhaust silencer badly deteriorated.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 73,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer badly deteriorated.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,477 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

front offside tyre sidewall splits.

rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2013 63,477 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

front offside tyre sidewall splits.

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 59,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2012 59,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 55,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,585 miles

bonner stay clip broken

child seat fitted to n/s/r

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bonner stay clip broken

child seat fitted to n/s/r

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 44,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,429 miles

Bonnet strut clip broken

Covers over inner wings not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Apr 2008 38,429 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Bonnet strut clip broken

Covers over inner wings not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,072 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,078 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 OLB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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