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BG03 AVV

2003 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,335 mi
Last recorded106,335 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 AVV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 106,335 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Oct 2020 93,067 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer heavily corroded round mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,774 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 81,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,053 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight play in steering system

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 71,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight play in steering system

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,103 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp/ flasher lamp has condensation

Nearside Front tyre nail in tread

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,016 miles

All four tyres wearing low on the inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,621 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,338 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,338 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both front tyres weraing on the inside edges

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Apr 2012 59,832 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 59,832 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,963 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,334 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 54,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,770 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 44,114 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 39,881 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 AVV is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG03 AVV, 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 AVV is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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