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BG03 AUW

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,009 mi
Last recorded119,009 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 AUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 119,009 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 119,009 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,597 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Fail 6 Aug 2015 110,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower engine stabilizer bush worn

Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,439 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,531 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 89,531 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,438 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion on front brake discs on edge

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Aug 2011 75,609 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs on inner edge

high level brake light inop

large lip on front brake discs

Fail 5 Aug 2011 75,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on rear brake discs on inner edge

high level brake light inop

large lip on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2010 63,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop light inop

Fail 22 Jul 2010 63,379 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop light inop

Pass 12 May 2009 60,150 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 60,050 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 52,326 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 42,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2007 42,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,710 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)

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 AUW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AUW, 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 AUW is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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