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BL03 CDZ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,393 mi
Last recorded90,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 CDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,393 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 90,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 84,134 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 84,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,246 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 77,188 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,450 miles

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

Rear silencer supporting strap broken.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 62,180 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 62,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,622 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 53,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear suspension bump stop is missing.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,029 miles

acc damage n/s/r door handle & n/s/f door

n/s headlight condensed

stone chips to w/screen

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,289 miles

front tyres scrubbing both edges & tread on 2mm

front wipers split

n/s/r tyre scrubbing outside edge

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2008 41,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres scrubbing both edges & tread on 2mm

front wipers split

n/s/r tyre scrubbing outside edge

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,372 miles

advice n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,056 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL03 CDZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL03 CDZ, 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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BL03 CDZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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