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BD03 PZF

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,279 mi
Last recorded45,279 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PZF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,279 miles

3rd brake light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear exhaust silencer in very poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,485 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 18 Sep 2014 41,815 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,933 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Sep 2013 39,929 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,428 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,023 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 34,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 30,132 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 30,124 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,662 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,704 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,322 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,508 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PZF is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

BD03 PZF is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is BD03 PZF safe to buy?

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