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BC03 PVN

2003 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,235 mi
Last recorded79,235 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

roof weather strips not fully secure

tail gate rams weak

Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,235 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

roof weather strips not fully secure

tail gate rams weak

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front & both rear head restraints missing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head rest missing

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 75,384 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both boxes starting to corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 10,926 miles

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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

slight play in rack ends

Fail 2 Sep 2015 69,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in rack ends

Pass 3 Sep 2014 67,902 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,902 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,955 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 63,934 miles

exhaust skin starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2012 63,934 miles

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

exhaust skin starting to corrode

Pass 13 Sep 2011 62,107 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 62,087 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perrished

nearside rear tyre low.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,109 miles

nearside rear tyre started to perrish on side walls

outer skin corroding on rear exhaust box

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre close to limit.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,660 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 37,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,530 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 37,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,160 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 PVN is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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