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BD52 ZCU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

113,608 mi
Last recorded113,608 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 113,608 miles

front and rear suspension corroding

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 1 Mar 2024 113,605 miles

Position lamp not working nsr (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension corroding

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2023 113,315 miles

bottom arm front bushes deteriorating

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs wearing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2023 113,313 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bottom arm front bushes deteriorating

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs wearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2022 112,512 miles

engine and under covers fitted

front subframe and lower arms corroding

ns and os front lower arm front bushes deteriorating

osf top suspension bearing noisy

Fail 29 Mar 2022 112,511 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine and under covers fitted

front subframe and lower arms corroding

ns and os front lower arm front bushes deteriorating

osf top suspension bearing noisy

Pass 3 Apr 2021 110,975 miles

all coil springs corroding

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front lower arm front bushes deteriorating

rear shocks damp

Fail 31 Mar 2021 110,972 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding osr (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all coil springs corroding

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front lower arm front bushes deteriorating

rear shocks damp

Pass 30 Mar 2020 109,655 miles

both rear shocks damp

front brake discs wearing

ns and os rear inner sills corroding

slight judder on osf top mount

slight play in os steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2020 109,655 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn osf link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf tyre and osr tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shocks damp

front brake discs wearing

ns and os rear inner sills corroding

slight judder on osf top mount

slight play in os steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2019 108,275 miles

both rear shockers damp

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs worna nd corroding

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Mar 2019 108,273 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nsf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear shockers damp

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine and under covers fitted

front brake discs worna nd corroding

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2018 107,298 miles

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front ;lower arm front bushes deteriorating

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2018 107,298 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working osf (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high nsf (1.8)

engine and under covers fitted

ns and os front ;lower arm front bushes deteriorating

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 106,072 miles

engine covers fitted

exhaust blow on turbo/manifold

nsf lower arm front bush deteriorated

nsf tyre cracks on main tread

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 106,072 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns- adjusters inop (1.8)

coil spring broken nsf (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

exhaust blow on turbo/manifold

ns side repeater discoloured

nsf lower arm front bush deteriorated

nsf tyre cracks on main tread

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,778 miles

engine and under covers fitted

front discs worn

ns front lower arm front bush deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 104,778 miles

Headlamp aim too high ns headlight aim too high- not adjusting (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure steering wheel insecure (2.1.6)

engine and under covers fitted

front discs worn

ns and os front tyres wearing on inner edge

ns front lower arm front bush deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2015 102,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 102,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 96,792 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2012 94,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhausat system corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 94,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhausat system corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 87,563 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 78,191 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 78,191 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 68,767 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,005 miles

n/s wiper splitting

Pass 21 Feb 2006 50,253 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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BD52 ZCU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 BD52 ZCU, 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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BD52 ZCU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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