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BJ52 ZTU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,034 mi
Last recorded46,034 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 46,034 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 42,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 38,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 34,540 miles

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

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

o/s front tyer suface cackes

o/s n/s rear tyers sur face cackes

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,373 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface splits both front tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2006 17,520 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 17,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 9,454 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 ZTU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZTU, 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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BJ52 ZTU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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