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BC03 EKM

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,983 mi
Last recorded95,983 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 95,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,440 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 88,440 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 88,306 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside headlamp damp

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,386 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged but not effecting its use

Fail 4 Oct 2016 80,369 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wing mirror casing damaged but not effecting its use

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,214 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,214 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 72,751 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 72,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,960 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,959 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,172 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 48,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,536 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,579 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,579 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,970 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 29,951 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 29,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 24,767 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BC03 EKM is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BC03 EKM, 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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BC03 EKM is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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