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BN03 VLD

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,221 mi
Last recorded92,221 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,221 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 92,153 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 88,991 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load middle seat belt (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,657 miles

play near side bottom ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,532 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,873 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 67,354 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,458 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,458 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

O/S/F Anti rollbar link rubber boots split

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,108 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,832 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 33,408 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 29,967 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 29,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BN03 VLD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN03 VLD, 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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BN03 VLD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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