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BJ52 ZTC

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,136 mi
Last recorded97,136 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 ZTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,136 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,662 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,971 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,368 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2014 78,139 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,999 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2011 53,120 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,120 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 47,818 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Centre brake light not working

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 47,816 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished

Centre brake light not working

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,453 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 40,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,250 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres ..outer sidewalls perished.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 23,497 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 15,698 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 ZTC is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ52 ZTC, 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 ZTC registered?

BJ52 ZTC is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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