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BP03 VYL

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,019 mi
Last recorded146,019 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 146,019 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 146,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 144,604 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

both outer sills weak.

front discs poor

Fail 4 Aug 2017 144,481 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

both outer sills weak.

front discs poor

Pass 8 Aug 2016 138,757 miles

play in both front anti roll bar links to mot limits.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 138,757 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

play in both front anti roll bar links to mot limits.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 133,420 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 133,401 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 127,899 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 127,895 miles

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

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

slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 122,930 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear box corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Aug 2012 120,051 miles

slight play to both front anti roll bar links.

Fail 2 Aug 2012 120,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight play to both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,445 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 118,445 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 105,556 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edge

Gearbox to subframe mounting bush worn

Fail 6 Jun 2011 105,556 miles

Both front tyres worn inside edge

Gearbox to subframe mounting bush worn

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,251 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 92,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,940 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 70,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,552 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 26,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,722 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,877 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 19,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 VYL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VYL, 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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What year was BP03 VYL registered?

BP03 VYL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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