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BP03 KAU

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,244 mi
Last recorded96,244 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 KAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 96,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,939 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre has cracking in the treads

Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre has cracking in the treads

Pass 31 Aug 2013 85,868 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 8 Mar 2013 83,671 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 77,467 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT STEPPING ON REAR TYRES

Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,467 miles

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

SLIGHT STEPPING ON REAR TYRES

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,760 miles

rear brake discs slightly corrioed

Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

rear brake discs slightly corrioed

Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,455 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 41,462 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 39,071 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,839 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 24,264 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 KAU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KAU, 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 KAU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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