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BC03 JXY

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,937 mi
Last recorded98,937 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 JXY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 98,937 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

inner rear sills corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2018 98,937 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

inner rear sills corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear light lens has a crack in lens

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 92,197 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear light lens has a crack in lens

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,445 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust anymore (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on inner tread and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,856 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2015 75,830 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front coil springs corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,558 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust backbox bracket broken

exhaust front to rear corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,267 miles

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

back box and center box are in poor condtion

both rear tyres are perrished

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box and center box are in poor condtion

both rear tyres are perrished

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 56,704 miles

Backbox outer skin rotton

Engine bearing noisy and worn

Nearside upper shock top noisy

Offside upper shock top noisy

Fail 24 Jul 2012 56,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Backbox outer skin rotton

Engine bearing noisy and worn

Nearside upper shock top noisy

Offside upper shock top noisy

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,427 miles

rear backbox slight rotten but no gasses leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,527 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 40,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 34,974 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 34,974 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,555 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,891 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 JXY is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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