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BG03 FNJ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,774 mi
Last recorded104,774 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 101,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2018 97,611 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2018 97,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 May 2018 96,616 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 92,524 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 92,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 88,737 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 84,712 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,581 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,153 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,251 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

high level stop light inop

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2012 67,040 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 16 Mar 2012 67,035 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,709 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 57,709 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,182 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 49,166 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake check

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,447 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 42,447 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 34,830 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 34,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,555 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 22,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,316 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 FNJ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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