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BC03 HTX

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,990 mi
Last recorded115,990 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 HTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 86,487 miles

Brake servo pipe chaffed against battery box.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill creaks under thumb pressure. (2.4.A.3)

Smoke level too low to trip smoke meter.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 86,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill cracks under thumb pressure. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti roll bar link upper joint. (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake servo pipe chaffed against battery box.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper split slightly at ends.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill creaks under thumb pressure. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in tread area.

Smoke level too low to trip smoke meter.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,445 miles

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer mounting strap corroded through

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,023 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 71,023 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,254 miles

All tyre walls cracking or scuffed

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 47,358 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,358 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 46,271 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 46,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,077 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,021 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 38,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,065 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,428 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 HTX is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel 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 BC03 HTX, 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 HTX is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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