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BG03 FNZ

2003 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

71,427 mi
Last recorded71,427 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Citroen C361,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 66,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 66,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 65,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lense damaged. non obligatory lamp ; reverse light

Pass 4 Sep 2019 64,961 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 64,961 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,696 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to deform (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 61,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight scratching / misting evident (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Nearside Reverse iindicator lense has a hole

Fail 16 Sep 2017 61,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight scratching / misting evident (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Oil leak Gearbox area ()

Nearside Reverse iindicator lense has a hole

Pass 17 Sep 2016 59,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft leaking oil from what appears to be the shaft seal

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lense (reverse) has a small hole.

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to deteriorate across whole width

Pass 9 Sep 2015 57,018 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 57,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear forming, and in side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear cracking with age

Pass 6 Sep 2014 54,906 miles

Engine oil leak

Reverse lamp outer lense cracked

slight oil leak from gearbox(n/s) which has contaminated the steering rack gaiter

Fail 6 Sep 2014 54,906 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Reverse lamp outer lense cracked

slight oil leak from gearbox(n/s) which has contaminated the steering rack gaiter

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,872 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,870 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,491 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,814 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,698 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,687 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 32,687 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,470 miles

front suspension/steering noisy in operation but meets minimum standards

rear registration plate delaminating but readable

Pass 25 Apr 2006 25,594 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 FNZ is a 2003 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FNZ, 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 FNZ is a 2003 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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