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BD03 PZV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,733 mi
Last recorded56,733 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,733 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,993 miles

Nearside sill damaged

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 54,993 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,122 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 53,122 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,613 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 46,832 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 46,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 44,241 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 40,758 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 40,758 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,056 miles

offside rear door handel slightly insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,737 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 38,737 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 36,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,848 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 35,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,689 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,097 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2008 33,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,980 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 PZV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PZV, 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 PZV registered?

BD03 PZV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 PZV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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