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BP03 WDJ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

83,321 mi
Last recorded83,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2023 83,321 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill - as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front strut top bush/bearing rough when rotated

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,065 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

N/S/R Tyre perished, split and in poor condition.

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rough on rotation. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,061 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Engine oil leaks.

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

N/S/R Tyre perished, split and in poor condition.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rough on rotation. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 69,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 69,800 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 64,457 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded.

Both rear tyres perished and split.

Both rear tyres worn.

Engine oil leaks.

N/S/F Tyre worn close to the legal limit.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 58,265 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 58,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 52,975 miles

both rear tyres perished and split

Fail 12 Jan 2018 52,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and split

Pass 28 Dec 2016 47,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 44,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 44,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,739 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 39,863 miles

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

both sides rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,863 miles

both sides rear bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 37,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2013 37,712 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,093 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

centre stop light not working

rear exhaust badly corroded outer skin

rear exhaust mounting badly corroded/broken

Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 28 Jan 2011 32,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,961 miles

o/s front tyre has a superficial cut on outside wall

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,366 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 22,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,249 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 WDJ 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 64%.

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 WDJ, 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 WDJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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