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BD52 ZZO

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,744 mi
Last recorded141,744 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZZO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 141,744 miles

Oil leak

Slight leak from diesel injector.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 141,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Slight leak from diesel injector.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 129,896 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 129,896 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 80,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 80,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,482 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 74,503 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil level low on dipstick

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 57,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 49,172 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 39,618 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,485 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 ZZO is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

BD52 ZZO is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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