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BK03 EYU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,660 mi
Last recorded88,660 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,660 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,293 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,119 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake hard to operate, possibly dry inner cables....

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

both front tyre slightly worn shoulders....

exhaust centre and rear silencers deteriorated....

Fail 2 Jul 2014 69,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake hard to operate, possibly dry inner cables....

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

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

both front tyre slightly worn shoulders....

exhaust centre and rear silencers deteriorated....

Pass 28 Jun 2013 63,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,205 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

screen washers need topping up....

Pass 5 Jul 2012 58,270 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 58,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,420 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,037 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,777 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 37,916 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,418 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 33,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,388 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BK03 EYU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red 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 BK03 EYU, 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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BK03 EYU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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