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BD03 XJU

2003 Citroen C3

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,961 mi
Last recorded72,961 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 XJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,961 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

radiator leaking

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,961 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,124 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 67,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,815 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 60,815 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)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,446 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,108 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,637 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 43,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,851 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 38,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 34,013 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,930 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,820 miles

nail in both rear tyres , front pads getting low , n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 21 May 2007 21,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 16,445 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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BD03 XJU is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BD03 XJU, 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 XJU is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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