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BG03 CXH

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,568 mi
Last recorded60,568 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 CXH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,568 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,704 miles

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear silencer heavily corroded (casings corroding away)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

rear silencer heavily corroded (casings corroding away)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,759 miles

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

rear silencer corroded and deteriorating

rear suspension nearside bump stop missing

slight engine missfire detected at idle

Fail 13 Jul 2011 55,758 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear silencer corroded and deteriorating

rear suspension nearside bump stop missing

slight engine missfire detected at idle

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,396 miles

front wiper blades split at ends

rear silencer deteriorating

slight roughness in front suspension strut top bearing assemblies

Pass 14 Jul 2009 45,773 miles

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

front brake pads and discs show signs of wear

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,021 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads and discs show signs of wear

front registration plate deteriorating

tyre now in spare has nail in tread

Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,520 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 26,839 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 26,824 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,824 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 CXH is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXH, 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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What year was BG03 CXH registered?

BG03 CXH is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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