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BP03 LSU

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,869 mi
Last recorded86,869 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 86,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,463 miles

Central Brake lamp inoperative.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside wiper blade split at end and wipers poor.

Spare tyre defective Soft. ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,463 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rearmost mountings broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake lamp inoperative.

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat shield loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Offside wiper blade split at end and wipers poor.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And shield loose. (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective Soft. ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 65,473 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2017 65,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded and bracket insecure.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded and bracket insecure.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 41,548 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 31,215 miles

Eye level brake light inop.[unable to see wiring]

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 25,724 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 25,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,680 miles

drivers wiper blade split

rear number plate fadeing

Fail 18 Jun 2012 20,680 miles

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

drivers wiper blade split

rear number plate fadeing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,201 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 9,357 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 8,354 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 7,100 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 6,017 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 LSU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 61,778 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LSU, 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 LSU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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