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BD03 XGV

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,828 mi
Last recorded89,828 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 89,828 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,016 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 88,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear exhaust very corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,609 miles

Rear advise exhaust has heavy rust

Fail 24 Oct 2017 86,609 miles

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

Rear advise exhaust has heavy rust

Pass 12 Dec 2016 84,510 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box has excessive corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 83,509 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 77,124 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

damage present on windscreen not affecting driver view

exhaust slight corroded

nearside headlamo lens not in clean condition not affecting light output or image

nearside rear arch slight damage present

nearside wiper blade rubber slight worn

Pass 27 May 2015 77,124 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

damage present on windscreen not affecting driver view

exhaust slight corroded

nearside headlamo lens not in clean condition not affecting light output or image

nearside rear arch slight damage present

nearside wiper blade rubber slight worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,768 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 68,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 60,771 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 60,771 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 47,486 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 47,486 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 36,284 miles

advise both rear tyres perrished.

advise handbrake travel high.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise offside front tyre wearing low 3mm.

Fail 6 May 2011 36,281 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front wipers split.

advise both rear tyres perrished.

advise handbrake travel high.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise offside front tyre wearing low 3mm.

Pass 28 May 2010 32,115 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

advise front number plate starting to fade

advise near side front tyre damaged outter side wall

advise off side front tyre tread low and starting to perish

Pass 29 May 2009 27,459 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,670 miles

front brake pads becoming low

slight wear to both front brake discs

Fail 30 May 2007 16,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2007 16,656 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 9,775 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,672 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BD03 XGV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD03 XGV, 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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BD03 XGV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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