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BC03 HRN

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,493 mi
Last recorded95,493 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HRN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 95,493 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE WING CORRODED COVERED WITH TAPE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,550 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 2 Dec 2022 94,550 miles

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Dec 2021 93,185 miles

Offside Front wheel arch corroded but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 2 Dec 2021 93,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,493 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 May 2019 91,072 miles

cover and shields fitted

Pass 8 May 2018 89,568 miles

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded but not causing sharp edges

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 31 May 2017 88,099 miles

both head lights marked

unable to inspect fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 25 May 2016 85,278 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 81,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 79,629 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 77,757 miles

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

rear exhaust box support bracket correded

Pass 30 May 2012 76,820 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 76,274 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp difficult to switch off

Pass 26 May 2011 76,274 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp difficult to switch off

Pass 3 Jun 2010 74,471 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,529 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 50,030 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 31,124 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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BC03 HRN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BC03 HRN, 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 HRN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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