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BB53 WJB

2003 Citroen C3

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,639 mi
Last recorded73,639 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB53 WJB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,639 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 73,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,770 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 69,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F head light slightly condensed.

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,451 miles

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2013 51,451 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine light on

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,446 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,670 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 45,670 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 40,873 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 34,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,588 miles

front spoiler trim insecure

nearside rear door trim loose

slight play both front suspension anti roll bar drop links

Fail 20 May 2008 28,588 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front spoiler trim insecure

nearside rear door trim loose

slight play both front suspension anti roll bar drop links

Pass 4 Dec 2006 18,545 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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BB53 WJB is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BB53 WJB, 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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BB53 WJB is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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