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BD52 ZDE

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,283 mi
Last recorded49,283 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZDE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 49,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 49,211 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,706 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,063 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,544 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 34,932 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 34,212 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,498 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,618 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,784 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 27,874 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 27,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,641 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,090 miles

Advise wheels removed brake inspection hard to see brake pads through wheels.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

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

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

Slight cracking front lower wishbone bushes.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,228 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,226 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,302 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 16,770 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,770 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished

both front wiper blades split

Pass 10 May 2006 11,719 miles

slight damage on offside front tyre outer sidewall.

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 ZDE is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BD52 ZDE, 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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What year was BD52 ZDE registered?

BD52 ZDE is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BD52 ZDE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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