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BP52 DEU

2003 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,354 mi
Last recorded120,354 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 DEU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2019 120,354 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

service brakes only just passed minimum requirements

unable to see brakes through wheels

Pass 13 Oct 2018 116,864 miles

Nearside front disc inner face corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Fail 12 Oct 2018 116,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front disc inner face corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 7 Oct 2017 112,698 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer shoulder

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *string advise* ()

brakes only just made minimum requirements

unable to see front pads

Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,269 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 109,269 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 108,227 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 108,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 107,441 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 103,441 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 103,441 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 93,128 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 93,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both head lamps have water in side

rear exhaust clamp not clamping exhaust

rear wiper split

Pass 9 May 2012 84,731 miles

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 9 May 2012 84,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 27 May 2011 78,255 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 78,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 69,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 69,656 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 58,050 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 44,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,707 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 31,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 24,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 DEU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DEU, 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 DEU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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