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BK03 EZD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

110,302 mi
Last recorded110,302 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 EZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 110,302 miles

Front bumper lip insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 110,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper lip insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 101,766 miles

engine has oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2019 101,766 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine has oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 96,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,830 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,827 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,799 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,058 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 83,058 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,454 miles

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

Oil leak

both headlamp are condensing on lenses

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 Mar 2014 76,913 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

both headlamps are condensating

both rear bump stop missing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,042 miles

offside front headlasmp has condensation within

Fail 5 Mar 2013 70,042 miles

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

offside front headlasmp has condensation within

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,041 miles

rear exhaust silencer and support strap are corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 66,041 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly on inner tread

rear exhaust silencer and support strap are corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet stay rod missing

offside front headlamp has condensation in lamp

rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 60,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery went flat during test

bonnet pull lever adrift

bonnet stay rod missing

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside front wiper blades split

offside and nearside rear brakes starting to bind

offside front headlamp has condensation in lamp

offside front lower ball joint does not appear to be located correctly

rear brake pads low

rear silencer cooroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 53,354 miles

bonnet pull lever adrift

clip missing from bonnet stay rod

offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

offside front headlamp has condensation within glass

rear exhaust silencer is corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2010 53,354 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet pull lever adrift

clip missing from bonnet stay rod

offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

offside front headlamp has condensation within glass

rear exhaust silencer is corroding

Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,522 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,258 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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BK03 EZD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EZD, 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 EZD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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