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BD03 VNT

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,387 mi
Last recorded43,387 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2020 43,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2018 43,080 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,616 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,223 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,900 miles

o/side rear silencer is corroding . advise

Fail 24 Mar 2015 38,900 miles

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

o/side rear silencer is corroding . advise

Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,842 miles

o/sde rear silencer starting to deteriate

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,917 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,762 miles

offside front and rear tyres cracking and need changing

Pass 25 Mar 2009 15,592 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 15,589 miles

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

air bag light on dash and rear nearside tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,844 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 12,216 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 VNT is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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