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BD03 ZLV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,600 mi
Last recorded137,600 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 137,600 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 137,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 121,099 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 121,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,330 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 90,617 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 90,617 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,193 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 78,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 165/70r14 81t (4.1.E.1)

front indicator and repeater bulbs starting to fade

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,073 miles

high imbalance recorded at rear service brake

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,055 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,738 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 63,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,969 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,738 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,522 miles

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge recomend early renewal 165/70R14

Fail 12 Jul 2010 39,463 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge recomend early renewal 165/70R14

Pass 8 Jul 2009 33,174 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 33,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,196 miles

n/s/f tyre slight cut in side wall

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2006 14,196 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre slight cut in side wall

rear number plate slightly damaged

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 ZLV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZLV, 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 ZLV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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