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BG03 FCL

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,186 mi
Last recorded125,186 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 110,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,882 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust back box in poor condition

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 18 Mar 2013 75,159 miles

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

airbag light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,575 miles

abs light on

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,000 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 31,997 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,587 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,162 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 15,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 13,883 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 FCL is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

BG03 FCL is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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