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BP03 VYZ

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,419 mi
Last recorded142,419 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 142,419 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 142,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 119,036 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 96,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Fail 28 May 2015 96,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,513 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 84,860 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,497 miles

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

nrearside and offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,497 miles

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

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

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

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

nrearside and offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jul 2009 71,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 68,697 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Jul 2007 65,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 65,227 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,946 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 51,946 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 VYZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VYZ, 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 VYZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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