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BD03 PZP

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,043 mi
Last recorded89,043 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 89,043 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light taped

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,492 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,504 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 87,501 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 86,813 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,698 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,081 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 71,081 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,016 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm

rear exhaust box slight deteriation

Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,016 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm

rear exhaust box slight deteriation

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chips in screen

osf drop link top boot worn

Fail 8 Feb 2014 57,427 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

chips in screen

osf drop link top boot worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,174 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,001 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 19,001 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 15,060 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 15,047 miles

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

Eye level stop lamp not working.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 11,564 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 7,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 4,094 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 PZP is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PZP, 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 PZP is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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