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BP52 DCZ

2003 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,690 mi
Last recorded82,690 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 DCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,690 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

n/s side indicator becoming pale

various slight oil leaks

Fail 25 Aug 2017 82,690 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

n/s side indicator becoming pale

various slight oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2016 77,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 77,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,233 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,067 miles

Both front tyres wearing low and inner edges (STRONG)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded and mounts damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 70,067 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing low and inner edges (STRONG)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded and mounts damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 62,655 miles

rear exaust box corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2013 62,636 miles

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

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

rear exaust box corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,603 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 55,603 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2011 51,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,583 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,809 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Fail 28 Jul 2010 47,809 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

Fail 12 Aug 2009 38,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 38,107 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,324 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 23,405 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,327 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 8,597 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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BP52 DCZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BP52 DCZ, 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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BP52 DCZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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