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BC03 JYA

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,625 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 89,969 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 89,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,035 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,541 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,541 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 56,173 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,738 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 47,324 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,618 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 31,617 miles

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

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

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 JYA is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYA, 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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What year was BC03 JYA registered?

BC03 JYA is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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