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BP03 DHK

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

64,577 mi
Last recorded64,577 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DHK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 64,577 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 64,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 64,427 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 64,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 64,053 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,713 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 63,710 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 63,021 miles

EXHAUST FRONT AND REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear WING ARCH SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 63,019 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST FRONT AND REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear WING ARCH SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,364 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 62,362 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 61,697 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,686 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 56,820 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 56,819 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded but not blowing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 54,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 Jun 2014 51,380 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)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,347 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 45,225 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,255 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low but legal.

Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low but legal.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,336 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 39,335 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 36,389 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 36,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 34,023 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 34,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,135 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,614 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 DHK is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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