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BD03 RBU

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,445 mi
Last recorded75,445 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,445 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 67,839 miles

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

Rear childseats fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of belts.

Rear service brake needs adjustment or repair.

centre silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,576 miles

n/s child seat loose fitting

Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,602 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system has a hanger which has broken.exhaust is still supported by remaining brackets

exhaust system is detiorated

Pass 5 Jan 2013 44,267 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded, rear support bracket corroded and broken but system still adequately supported.

Fail 5 Jan 2013 44,267 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust system corroded, rear support bracket corroded and broken but system still adequately supported.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 36,950 miles

both front tyres wearing low to 2-3mm and are deteriorated due to age, 165-70-r14.

exhaust system corroded in places.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,505 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

early replacement of rear registration plate may be required.

Pass 1 May 2008 21,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,505 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 11,673 miles

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

Slight split on front wipers

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 RBU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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

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