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BG03 AOJ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

140,013 mi
Last recorded140,013 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 AOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 140,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 131,950 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 127,722 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 123,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear sill (inner) corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leaks but not dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking all around edges of treads almost showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 123,172 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill with in 30 cms of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leaks but not dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking all around edges of treads almost showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 119,748 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 112,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 106,481 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 106,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 100,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and support strap (7.1.2)

wind screen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Fail 1 Jun 2017 100,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and support strap (7.1.2)

wind screen damaged but not affecting drivers view

Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,156 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 92,154 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 85,609 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 85,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 79,611 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 79,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,441 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 72,439 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 66,255 miles

Airbag warning light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 59,238 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front windscrean has a crack at the top on the passenger side

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,211 miles

ns windscreen cracked outside area

Fail 2 Jun 2010 51,211 miles

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

ns windscreen cracked outside area

Pass 29 May 2009 43,272 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 43,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 34,008 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 34,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,157 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 24,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 17,644 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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BG03 AOJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BG03 AOJ, 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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BG03 AOJ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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