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BP03 DFD

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,911 mi
Last recorded138,911 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DFD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 138,911 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,910 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 134,904 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lamp/s not working

Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 125,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 125,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2016 125,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 May 2015 114,896 miles

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Fail 12 May 2015 114,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 20 May 2014 95,463 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 95,463 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 80,581 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,688 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 69,688 miles

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

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

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 2 Jun 2011 58,497 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 46,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front side bulb dim

rear wiper split

Pass 23 May 2009 36,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 19,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,186 miles

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative †tyre side walls perishing †cut to n/s/f tyre side wall †rear brake disc outer faces corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,047 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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BP03 DFD is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BP03 DFD, 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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BP03 DFD is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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