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BC03 CJV

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

52,041 mi
Last recorded52,041 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 CJV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 52,041 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 52,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 51,829 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 51,829 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 51,020 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,324 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 48,708 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,206 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 47,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,791 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,737 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 37,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 37,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

neaside front tyre low on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,571 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perished

Fail 14 Apr 2011 28,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and pitted

offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre worn in inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,472 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside and nearside front brake discs worn and pitted

offside and nearside front tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre worn in inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,899 miles

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,416 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,982 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 18,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,172 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 14,514 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BC03 CJV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC03 CJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BC03 CJV registered?

BC03 CJV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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