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BD03 XHK

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,457 mi
Last recorded137,457 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,457 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 137,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 127,826 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 127,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,137 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 111,137 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/r tyre misshapened

Fail 26 Jun 2014 92,769 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level stop lamp inop

n/s/r tyre misshapened

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,443 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 76,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,176 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,701 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust hanger incomplete

Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s outer sill damaged

rear exhaust hanger incomplete

Pass 5 May 2010 54,139 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 54,139 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 May 2009 50,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 45,362 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 35,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XHK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XHK, 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 XHK is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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