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BG03 FNW

2003 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,369 mi
Last recorded103,369 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 FNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,369 miles

Nearside Front 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))

front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,013 miles

Both rear outer sills weak with corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

NS door handle damaged

NS wing mirror housing damaged

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Suspect lower coil is broken but a rubber sleeve has been fitted making it difficult to inspect (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 94,013 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid Leaking from the clutch slave cylinder pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear outer sills weak with corrosion

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS and OS (4.1.E.1)

NS door handle damaged

NS wing mirror housing damaged

Nearside Front coil spring corroded Suspect lower coil is broken but a rubber sleeve has been fitted making it difficult to inspect (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 93,925 miles

Braking system leaking Pipe from reservoir (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE:1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,987 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 88,912 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,399 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 79,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,088 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 53,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 2 May 2012 53,822 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

small cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,006 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,851 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,015 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,752 miles

both front tyres on legel limit recomend replacment

Fail 6 May 2008 34,750 miles

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

both front tyres on legel limit recomend replacment

Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,309 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 32,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,748 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 18,238 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 18,238 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 FNW is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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