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BJ52 SVD

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,316 mi
Last recorded103,316 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 SVD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,316 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 101,001 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 97,947 miles

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 17 Nov 2012 93,764 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 89,803 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 80,442 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,027 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 66,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 51,861 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,348 miles

the hand brake travell is more than normal

Fail 25 Jul 2007 35,706 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 20,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,224 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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BJ52 SVD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BJ52 SVD, 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 BJ52 SVD registered?

BJ52 SVD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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