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BP03 XND

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,789 mi
Last recorded108,789 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,780 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,266 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 101,266 miles

Emissions not tested lack of engine coolant non visible in resevoir (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both too cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,148 miles

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,922 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,315 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,315 miles

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

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

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

N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,694 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 70,694 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,645 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP BEARINGS WORN

W/BLADE SPLIT N/S

Fail 18 Sep 2012 62,645 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP BEARINGS WORN

W/BLADE SPLIT N/S

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,619 miles

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

nsr outer door handle broken

Fail 14 Sep 2011 56,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsr outer door handle broken

Fail 17 Sep 2010 51,127 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,424 miles

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

offside wiper slight smearing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,748 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front outer tyre walls cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,748 miles

Centre brake light not working

Front outer tyre walls cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre tread

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 18 Jul 2007 32,529 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 32,529 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 25,121 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 XND is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 XND, 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 XND is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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