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BP03 LSV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,893 mi
Last recorded95,893 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 LSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,893 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front headlamp lens covers deteriorated.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks,. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 95,893 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front headlamp lens covers deteriorated.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks,. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,840 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,553 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 85,553 miles

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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 802,697 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

light corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Feb 2018 80,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2017 74,706 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 74,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Center brake lamp not working

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,548 miles

Center brake lamp not working

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 69,548 miles

Center brake lamp not working

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,174 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,725 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 59,715 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,381 miles

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

both front tyre worn edges

front brake pads appear low

nearside front headlight condensated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,001 miles

Light scratches to windscreen

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 50,001 miles

Light scratches to windscreen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,621 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deterated

Slight scoring on windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2010 39,460 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 34,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,287 miles

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

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 12 Apr 2007 22,521 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 22,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,714 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 LSV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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